+1 862 207 3288 Our question is whether or not the phenomenon of television can be studied through sociological discipline in order to understand its effects on society. This essay will look at attempts by sociologists to articulate criticisms of the institution of television, and then decide whether or not this constitutes a distinct sociology.
Since the first television broadcast by the BBC in 1936, its effects on the nation have been studied. Even before the Second World War, the BBC had built up a reputation as a national institution (Hood & Tobary-Peterssen, 1997: 29). The history of television from the post-war era (broadcasting ceased between 1939 and 1946 for national security reasons) is of interest, as it can be understood by the approaches to its study, rather than its overall distribution or consumption….(short extract)
