As with film, genre is central to the industry and visual form that is television. This book provides an introduction to the subject's core debates, issues and concerns. It is divided into eight sections which what is genre?; popular entertainment; children's television; and drama.
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in television genre. It is a good source book when you study film and television theory. Btw, if this book is not on your reading list of one of your courses, chances are your College/University isn’t that great ;-)