Bøger af John Tulloch

Media, communications and cultural studies form a rapidly growing part of secondary and tertiary education in Australia, yet there have been few books dealing specifically with Australian television. This is the first wide ranging study of television in Australia, and includes a coverage of the cultural and institutional history of Australian television as well as examining a wide range of television programming.Prisoner, Perfect Match, Hey Hey It''s Saturday, A Country Practice, Vietnam and Beyond 2000 are some of the programs described and analysed. Issues are raised such as the relationship between children and television, the role of the television documentary and the function television serves in constructing communities.The contributors to Australian Television: Programs, Pleasures and Politics include some of the leading researchers in Australian television and cultural studies and their articles employ a wide range of methods - from semiotic analyses to cultural histories. Despite their dealing with often quite sophisticated problems, the chapters are written in an accessible and lively manner. This is an important collection which opens out space for more informed and challenging discussions of Australia''s television culture - its programs, its meanings, its pleasures and its politics. It will be an invaluable text for all tertiary television, media studies, communications studies, Australian studies and cultural studies programs.

Watching Television Audiences offers a comprehensive introduction to the current state of research into TV audiences. It provides students and academics not only with an understanding of the theory but also of the different methodologies used to research different types of audience.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Christian Doctrine of Sin is a comprehensive study of the concept of sin in Christianity, written by theologian John Tulloch. The book examines the origins and development of the Christian understanding of sin, tracing its roots back to the Old Testament and exploring its evolution through the teachings of Jesus and the early Church. Tulloch delves into the various theological interpretations of sin, including the idea of original sin, the nature of human free will, and the role of grace in salvation. He also considers the social and cultural implications of sin, examining how it has been used to justify social hierarchies and oppressive systems throughout history. Throughout the book, Tulloch provides a nuanced and thoughtful analysis of this complex and multifaceted concept, offering insights that will be of interest to scholars and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Movements of Religious Thought in Britain During the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive study of the various religious movements that emerged in Britain during the 1800s. Written by John Tulloch, a prominent Scottish theologian and church historian, the book examines the ideas and beliefs of key figures in the religious landscape of the time, including the Evangelicals, the Tractarians, the Broad Church, and the Free Church. Tulloch explores the social, political, and cultural factors that contributed to the rise of these movements, as well as the theological debates and controversies that shaped their development. He also examines the impact of these movements on British society and culture, and their influence on the wider Christian world.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular movement or group of thinkers. Tulloch provides detailed analysis of the key ideas and arguments of each movement, and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. He also situates these movements within the broader context of British history and culture, highlighting the ways in which they reflected and responded to the major social and political changes of the time.Overall, Movements of Religious Thought in Britain During the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive and insightful study of an important period in British religious history. It offers a detailed and nuanced analysis of the various religious movements that emerged during this time, and provides valuable insights into the broader social and cultural context in which they developed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This book examines how people respond to, experience and think about risk. The authors stress the need to take into account the cultural dimensions of risk and risk-taking and consider the influence that gender, social class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, occupation, geographical location and nationality have on our perceptions of risk

Views television drama from a cultural studies perspective, examining the active agency of both viewers and media practitioners. Tulloch looks at genres such as soap opera, science fiction, sitcoms and police series.

In his outstanding career, Trevor Griffiths has negotiated the issues of genre, politics, identity, class, history, memory and televisual form with a sustained creativity and integrity second to none. -- .

A look at the strengths and weaknesses of cultural studies, providing a blend of performance and risk theory. It explores the need to erase the separation of "high" and "popular" culture studies, starting from the thesis that cultural studies has been too pre-occupied with popular culture.