Why TV Is Not Our Fault

This book dispels the myth that the television industry is just giving viewers the programming they want to see and thus we as viewers are responsible for the existence of shows like <I>Fear Factor</I> and yet another <I>Survivor</I>. In fact Meehan explains viewers exert no demand in the market. She also counters the idea that TV programs reflect our culture directly. Introducing us to the political economy of television Meehan covers programming corporate strategies advertising network competition and organizations that seek more industry accountability. She tells us why TV <I>isn't</I> our fault-and who's really to blame.