Popular Television
Get a closer look at television’s history, culture, genres, and critical frameworks with 97 titles to support courses in television studies, popular culture, media, and communications. Covering iconic series, influential creators, industry practices, and thematic issues, Popular Television provides students and scholars with clear, compelling insight into the forces shaping the small screen.
These titles were originally published under Rowman & Littlefield's renowned imprints including Applause, Scarecrow Press, and Lexington Books.
Landmark Series
In-depth analyses and cultural histories of some of television’s most significant and widely studied programmes, including science fiction classics, prestige dramas, sitcoms, and cult favorites:
Identity, Representation, and Social Contexts
A robust selection of titles examining how television shapes and is shaped by cultural identity, gender, sexuality, race, and social change:
Industry, Production, and Adaptation
Research-driven examinations of television production, showrunning, formats, and adaptation across global contexts:
Reference Works & Comprehensive Guides
A selection of encyclopedias and chronological reference titles essential for contextual research: