Rules of the game : quiz shows and American culture / Olaf Hoerschelmann.
| Author/creator | Hoerschelmann, Olaf, 1965- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2006. |
| Description | x, 208 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is a genre? Quiz shows/game shows -- A heart line to America: creating audience participation -- Big money: the scandal and quiz shows in the 1950's -- Dealing with change: the evolution of quiz shows in the 1960's -- Dating games: playing relationships in 1980s and 1990s television -- Interactive control: quiz shows and new media technologies -- Conclusion: the reality of quiz shows. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-200) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005024120 |
| ISBN | 0791468097 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0791468100 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780791468098 |
| ISBN | 9780791468104 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN1992.8.Q5 H64 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |