Television talk shows have fueled debates about television's faltering role as a medium for social interaction, but this book points out that many viewers don't

Not only is everyday conversation increasingly dependent on television, but more and more people are appearing on television to discuss social and personal issu

For the thoughtful general reader and student of the mass media.

Is television harmful to children? Does it destroy imagination, provode delinquency and violence, undermine family life and have other detrimental effects on ch

The "talk show" has become a ubiquitous feature of American and European television. The various examples have been frequently discussed by academic commentator