Thinking through Television

Abstract

Introduction Part I. Conceptions of Television Use: 1. Social theory 2. Social science 3. Cultural studies Part II. Reconceptualising Television Use: 4. Sociality and the problem of the subject 5. Components of a viewing culture Part III. Documenting the Viewing Culture: 6. Methodology and the turn to television 7. The practice of viewing 8. A typology of use Conclusion: the politics of television reconsidered.