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Television’s Second Golden Age
Politics and International Relations in the Era of HBO and Streaming TV
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Television’s Second Golden Age
Politics and International Relations in the Era of HBO and Streaming TV
About this book
Television's Second Golden Age: Politics and International Relations in the Era of HBO and Streaming TV examines the foremost series in the Second Golden Age of Television (1999-present), in terms of the political themes, theories, and issues expressed in major television genres. By using The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, House of Cards, Battlestar Galactica, and Game of Thrones. Joel R. Campbell explains the nature of the Second Golden Age. He clarifies how the rise of quality television through premium cable television channels and later streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon have made it possible for television properties with deeper drama, long story arcs, and concentration on political and social issues. Each chapter analyzes a specific television series that aired or streamed since 1999, in terms constructivist political theory.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- 1 Politics and Television: The Advent of High-Quality TV
- 2 HBO’s Breakthrough: Analyzing the Gangster through The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire
- 3 Collapse of the American Dream: Redoing Crime Stories in The Wire and Breaking Bad
- 4 Politics in Washington and the Boardroom: Power, Corruption, and Morals on TV
- 5 New Worlds as Mirrors of Today: Science Fiction and Fantasy Television Series in the Second Golden Age
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author