The Lifetime Network

<p> For more than 30 years Lifetime has aired a broad range of programming including original movies sitcoms dramas and reality shows. As other networks dedicated to women have come and gone Lifetime continues to thrive in an ever-expanding cable marketplace exploring such sensitive topics as race commercialism eating disorders rape and domestic violence.</p><p> This collection of new essays is the first to focus on Lifetime and the programs that helped define the network's brand that appeals to both viewers and advertisers. Series like <I>Project Runway Girlfriend Intervention</I> and <I>Army Wives</I> are explored in depth. The contributors discuss the network's large opus of original films as well at its online presence.</p>