Australian Television and International Mediascapes

by Stuart Cunningham, Elizabeth Jacka

Overview

This book addresses current debates about globalization and culture by tracing the emergence of Australia as a significant exporter of television to the world market. The authors investigate why Australian programs have found international popularity. The book describes the Australian industry and the international television marketplace. It also examines the impact of Australian programs on the television cultures of the importing countries. The authors outline policy implications and speculate on future directions of Australian television.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521469746
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/15/1996
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Global Mediascapes: Theory and Industry: 1. Theoretical perspectives; 2. Globalisation and international television trade; Part II. The Domestic Optic: Australian Industry, Culture and Production: 3. The Australian television culture; 4. Production companies I; 5. Production companies II; Part III. The International Optic: TV Ecologies and Australian Programs: 6. The UK and Ireland; 7. Europe; 8. USA and Canada; 9. East Asia; 10. New Zealand Geoff Lealand; 11. Papua New Guinea and the South West Pacific Helen Wilson; Part IV. Conclusion: 12. Benefits and drawback of internationalisation.

Editorial Reviews

"Australian Television and International Mediascapes serves as an excellent piece for examining global media....for a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at global program distribution and its effects, this book is worth obtaining." Lynne Schafer Gross, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

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