The political economy of sports television:

"Drawing from theories of the political economy of communication, this book offers readers a comprehensive data-rich assessment of contemporary sports television and its evolution. Providing an in-depth look at the ownership and regulation of sports television in the United States, William M. K...

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Main Author: Kunz, William M. 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Routledge 2020
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"Drawing from theories of the political economy of communication, this book offers readers a comprehensive data-rich assessment of contemporary sports television and its evolution. Providing an in-depth look at the ownership and regulation of sports television in the United States, William M. Kunz analyzes a range of platforms, networks, and sports, with particular focus on the way ownership has become concentrated in five conglomerates: AT&T, CBS, Comcast, Disney and Fox. The end result of years of media consolidation is that broadcast networks are now married to cable and streaming services under a single conglomerate, which has implications for the cost of contracts and the negotiation of distribution deals. Examining multiple platforms, networks and sports in an all-inclusive manner, this volume documents the evolution and current state of affairs of sports television. With historic and current data on rights fees for sports television leagues and events as well as carriage fees and subscription levels for sports-related cable and satellite services, this comparative study offers critical information for students and scholars conducting research on sports television"--
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 23, 2020)
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 175 pages)
ISBN:9780429341113
0429341113
9781000060409
1000060403
9781000060362
1000060365
9781000060447
1000060446

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