Television’s Second Golden Age

Joel R. Campbell is professor in the political science department of Troy University in Alabama. He teaches in the Master of Science in International Relations (MSIR) program, as well as the undergraduate political science program. He has written extensively on East Asian politics and political economy, along with film, television, and politics.

• Chapter 1: Politics and Television: The Advent of High-Quality TVChapter 2: HBO’s Breakthrough: Analyzing the Gangster Through The Sopranos and Boardwalk EmpireChapter 3: Collapse of the American Dream: Redoing Crime Stories in The Wire and Breaking BadChapter 4: Politics in Washington and the Boardroom: Power, Corruption, and Morals on Quality TV ShowsChapter 5: New Worlds as Mirrors of Today: Science Fiction and Fantasy Television Series in the Second Golden Age

Dr. Campbell has written an intriguing book on how TV has not only evolved in terms of storytelling, but also how it reflects political and societal concepts. It is a valuable book that may be used in a variety of classes and scenarios.