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Desperately Seeking the Audience

by Ien Ang
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Understanding television audiences through institutional knowledge.

Desperately Seeking the Audience is an insightful critique of the television industry's rampant pursuit of its audience, seen through the lens of Foucault's theory of power and knowledge. Ien Ang's ethnographic approach delivers a fresh perspective on the active role of television viewers, challenging conventional assumptions and throwing new light on our television culture. This book is ideal for those who are interested in understanding the complexities of the television industry and how it shapes our perceptions of the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Desperately Seeking the Audience

by Ien Ang
Save up to 58%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM234.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780415052702
Authors: Ien Ang
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 1991-03-21
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

Ang's ethnographic perspective on the television audience gives new insights into our television culture, with the audience seen not as an object to be controlled, but as an active social subject.
 

Understanding television audiences through institutional knowledge.

Desperately Seeking the Audience is an insightful critique of the television industry's rampant pursuit of its audience, seen through the lens of Foucault's theory of power and knowledge. Ien Ang's ethnographic approach delivers a fresh perspective on the active role of television viewers, challenging conventional assumptions and throwing new light on our television culture. This book is ideal for those who are interested in understanding the complexities of the television industry and how it shapes our perceptions of the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.