Fans, feminisms, and 'quality' media /

Thomas, Lyn, 1953-

Fans, feminisms, and 'quality' media / Lyn Thomas. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2002. - x, 220 p. ; 24 cm. - Media, education, and culture .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index.

Acknowledgements -- Transcription Conventions -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. Bourdieu, Butler and Beyond: Theoretical Background to the Study -- Ch. 2. 'Quality' Media: Critical Debates, Texts and Contexts -- Ch. 3. Introducing the Audience Study -- Ch. 4. In Love with Inspector Morse -- Ch. 5. "Archers Addicts' -- Ch. 6. Feminisms, Fans and Country Folk -- Ch. 7. Conclusion -- App. 1. The Archers Follow-up Questionnaire for Theatre Sample (Postal Survey) -- App. 2. The Samples -- App. 3. Description of Morse Extracts Shown at Focus Groups -- App. 4. Codes for Topic Maps: The Archers and Morse -- App. 5. Sample Topic Map: The Archers Focus Group-Wood Norton Hall 2 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

Lyn Thomas considers how long-running radio and TV programmes participate in debates about national identity, gender and tradition, using in-depth research and interviews with listeners and viewers.

0415261813 (hbk) 0415261821 (pbk.)

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Archers (Radio program)
Inspector Morse (Television program)


Radio and women--Great Britain.
Television and women--Great Britain.

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