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OverviewThis book is the first history of commercial television in regional Australia, where diverse communities are spread across vast distances and multiple time zones. The first station, GLV Latrobe Valley, began broadcasting in December 1961. By the late 1970s, there were 35 independent commercial stations throughout regional Australia, from Cairns in the far north-east to Bunbury in the far south-west. Based on fine-grained archival research and extensive interviews, the book examines the key political, regulatory, economic, technological, industrial, and social developments which have shaped the industry over the past 60 years. Regional television is often dismissed as a mere extension of – or footnote to – the development of Australia’s three metropolitan commercial television networks. Michael Thurlow’s study reveals an industry which, at its peak, was at the economic and social heart of regional communities, employing thousands of people and providing vital programming for viewers inprovincial cities and small towns across Australia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael ThurlowPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.801kg ISBN: 9783031109430ISBN 10: 3031109430 Pages: 496 Publication Date: 15 February 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- PART I: ESTABLISHMENT (TO 1966).- 2. Power and Politics.- 3. Monopolies and Manoeuvres.- PART II: EXPANSION (1966-76).- 4. Dualities and Downturns.- 5. Colour and Contrasts.- PART III: MATURATION (1976-86).- 6. Prosperity and Promise.- 7. Security and Status.- PART IV: EQUALISATION (1986-99).- 8. Aggregation and Aggravation.- 9. Patronage and Protection.- PART V: DISRUPTION (2000-21).- 10. Incumbency and Influence.- 11. Reform and Rationalisation.- 12. Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Thurlow is a media scholar and historian with a PhD from Macquarie University, Australia. He is a former regional commercial television journalist, presenter, and producer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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