The Wire Contributor(s): Vint, Sherryl (Author) |
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ISBN: 081433590X ISBN-13: 9780814335901 Publisher: Wayne State University Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
Dewey: 791.457 |
LCCN: 2012040553 |
Series: TV Milestones |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 6.9" (0.30 lbs) 136 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Frequently described by creator David Simon as a novel for television, The Wire redefined the police serial format by unfolding its narrative across many episodes, constructing themes for each of its seasons, and refusing to portray individual crimes outside of their social context. While it never achieved spectacular ratings or won an Emmy during its 2002-2008 run on HBO, the show was honored with several awards and has been described by critics as the best show on television. In this volume, author Sherryl Vint takes a close look at several episodes of The Wire to argue that the series challenges our understanding of the relationship between entertainment and social critique. |