Australian Television and International Mediascapes

Australian Television and International Mediascapes
ISBN-10
0521469740
ISBN-13
9780521469746
Category
Foreign television programs
Pages
284
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Stuart Cunningham, Elizabeth Jacka

Description

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.

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