Television and common knowledge: Reviewed

 

Book Review of Television and common knowledge:

-Anandi Darpel

Lots investigated and done in context of television domain of media, analysis of some books will be useful to those seeking for content. Common knowledge in terms of television would be given more emphasis in this book and many others. Television being a medium that’s majorly consumed and its effect largely felt, its role and importance in the media would be largely felt.

Josten Gripsruo presents Television and Common Knowledge, that comprises of vast range of aspects and dimensions from broadcast news to credibility including reception to French television cases. As student with proficiency in media, compelling factor to read this book will be its being connected with social importance of television and other genres that are widely seen by viewers.

It tries to reach the audience and viewers through technology as an option and communicates content while conveying a message through the television. Apart from the common aspects that are related to television, this book explains majorly on theory and concepts related to genres, mediated knowledge, imaginary spaces with other concepts. Content in this book will deal in detail with depiction of public discourses theory and other facets related with it. Global television and its emergence with the evolving trends in context of foreign broadcasting are focused.

Nexus and association between journalism within broadcast and print mediums in terms of television are given more emphasis here. BBC case study helps in elaborating more and proper interpretation for the readers. ‘Knowledge’ that’s the crucial term here…that’s imparted through television and viewers reception with effects of knowledge through medium or means of broadcast are stated too.   

Emphasis on documentaries and other significant interpretations that are thought provoking for the reader would be an interesting read. Trends in terms of documentaries and foreign cases studies make this book credible reading. Researchers and professors from foreign university contribute for this book or resource of information, thus making this informative read.

In terms of content, language it’s not that tough that readers won’t comprehend. Still, it’s reliable. Unique parameter of this book would be that it elaborates more on varied domains of television that are least read in other books. This book addresses the most crucial question whether the television would be successful in democracy involvement in terms of political, social processes.

Lacking dimensions and criticism for this book won’t be much except for the fact that its systematic or organised sections will assist the readers for creating better perception in what was read. Television being the most consumed by the audience, content and knowledge aspects are mostly given emphasis. Television being a medium that helps viewers attains perception of the world. It helps democracy to develop through involvement of citizenry. This conveys the utility of the book.

Genres of tv programme formats was an interesting read for me compared to other sections. Concept of public sphere that’s given more emphasis with awakening that tv disseminates is given importance. These would be the features of this book.

After going through the book, television concepts come back in mind and its value was felt again. Readers would have the same reaction to this book. Book makes a mention of eminent theorists in terms of television and excerpts from publications.

Readers would love reading on TV news as that has large viewership and its interpretation will surely help. Diverse topics in terms of this domain and contributions of televisions for betterment of community are included. Theories and real cases in terms of effects on audience and masses would be found.   

Overall, my rating for this book would be compelling read or the best in terms of ‘knowledge’ domain of television. Comparing this one with previous criticism would be unjust but still both being from different domains in television, they are best and provide credible info in their respective areas or domains.