The contemporary television series
By: edited by Michael Hammond and Lucy Mazdon.
Contributors: Hammond, Michael, 1954-; Mazdon, Lucy.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Soap operas; Television serials -- Great Britain -- History and criticism; Television serials -- Great Britain; Television serials -- United States -- History and criticism; Television serials -- United States
Description: Offering an engaging and provocative study of the contemporary prime-time 'quality' serial television format, this book gives a timely account of prominent examples of the genre such as 'The X Files', 'The Sopranos' and 'The West Wing' and explores their influential position within the television industry.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.