How the second generation of immigrants changed the face of television
A comparative insight into how four immigrant countries (Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand) have come to represent their culturally diverse communities in popular television programming such as drama, serials (soapies) and more contemporary reality shows such as Big Brother and the Idol series.
The book takes insights from how the four countries approaches and policies regarding immigration and multiculturalism have impacted upon the business and programming of popular television as well as provide a look at the second generation contribution to changing the look of what appears on our TV screens.
Much of the book takes its material from the popular programs themselves, with interviews from industry players such as directors and writers, as well as actors and broadcasting policy makers.
ISBN 3639047478
