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Book SynopsisThe Flintstones have been a part of our everyday lives since 1960 when the show debuted as the first animated comedy on prime time television. Soon it would become one of the longest-running series ever. This American classic has inspired a mammoth amount of memorabilia--including jewelry, mugs, puzzles, toys, dolls, books, tapes, and much more. Over 375 color photos along with descriptions and pricing comprise this guide to The Flintstones*t products and collectibles. It guarantees something for everyone...even if you have modern taste on a Stone Age budget!

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Book SynopsisThe television industry is changing, and with it, the small screen''s potential to engage in debate and present valuable representations of American history. Founded in 1972, HBO has been at the forefront of these changes, leading the way for many network, cable, and streaming services into the post-network era. Despite this, most scholarship has been dedicated to analyzing historical feature films and documentary films, leaving TV and the long-form drama hungry for coverage.In History by HBO: Televising the American Past, Rebecca Weeks fills the gap in this area of media studies and defends the historiographic power of long-form dramas. By focusing on this change and its effects, History by HBO outlines how history is crafted on television and the diverse forms it can take. Weeks examines the capabilities of the long-form serial for engaging with historical stories, insisting that the shift away from the network model and toward narrowcasting has enabled challenging histories to thriv

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Book SynopsisIn this New York Times bestseller, comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. In In Such Good Company, Carol Burnett pulls back the curtain on the twenty-five-time Emmy-Award winning show that made television history, and she reminisces about the outrageously funny and tender moments that made working on the series as much fun as watching it. Carol delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and improvisations that made The Carol Burnett Show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. While writing this book, Carol rewatched all 276 episodes and screen-grabbed her favorite video stills from the archives to illustrate the chemistry of the actors and the improvisational magic that made the show so successful. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her co

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Book SynopsisTinderbox tells the exclusive, explosive, uninhibited true story of HBO and how it burst onto the American scene and screen to detonate a revolution and transform our relationship with television forever. The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, The Wire, Succession...HBO has long been the home of epic shows, as well as the source for brilliant new movies, news-making documentaries, and controversial sports journalism. By thinking big, trashing tired formulas, and killing off cliches long past their primes, HBO shook off the shackles of convention and led the way to a bolder world of content, opening the door to all that was new, original, and worthy of our attention. In Tinderbox, award-winning journalist James Andrew Miller uncovers a bottomless trove of secrets and surprises, revealing new conflicts, insights, and analysis. As he did to great acclaim with SNL in Live from New York

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Brian Moylan, the writer of Vulture's legendary Real Housewives recaps, a table-flipping, finger-pointing, halter-topping VIP journey through reality TV's greatest saga...In the spring of 2006, a new kind of show premiered on Bravo: The Real Housewives of Orange County. Its stars were tanned, taut, and bedazzled; their homes were echoey California villas; and their drama was gossip-fueled, wine-drenched, and absolutely exquisite. Fifteen seasons on, RHOC is an institution, along with The Real Housewives of New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Miami, Potomac, and more. Over the years these ladies have done a lot more than lunch, launching thirty-one books, a cocktail line, two jail sentences, a couple supermodel daughters, Andy Cohen's talk show career, thirty-six divorces, fourteen albums, a White House party crash, and approximately one million memes.Brian Moylan has been there

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Book SynopsisThe Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom Andy Cohen, the New York Times bestselling author and host of Watch What Happens Live comes an inspiring collection of daily quotes from the larger-than-life women that defined his life, offering inspiration, affirmation, and (just enough) intoxication to make any day shine bright the perfect gift for the holidays! Andy Cohen has made a career, and a life, out of making the ordinary extraordinary. The inspiration for this fabulous view of the world has always come from the incredible women (from his mother to Madonna) he loves. In Glitter Every Day Andy shares his most needed words of wisdom from his favorite icons for every day, just in time to kick off the new year!Andy not only gathers 365 sayings and quotes from the icons, thought leaders, Real Housewives and legendary celebs that fuel his fun, he writes about the people and experiences that have made him live one of the most joyous l

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Book SynopsisInstant New York Times Bestseller! From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as The Fonz in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the case, he's really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Pa

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: UNDERSTANDING NEWS. 1. Understanding News. 2. The Basic News Story. 3. Social Media. Part: II COLLECTING INFORMATION. 4. Sources and Online Research. 5. Interviewing Techniques. 6. Mobile and Multimedia Skills. Part III: CONSTRUCTING STORIES. 7. Leads and Nut Graphs. 8. Story Organization. 9. Story Forms. 10. Storytelling and Feature Techniques. 11. Broadcast News Writing. 12. Online Journalism. 13. Public Relations Writing. Part IV: UNDERSTANDING MEDIA ISSUES. 14. Media Law. 15. Media Ethics. 16. Multicultural Sensitivity. Part V: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUES. 17. Profiles And Obituaries. 18. Speeches, News Conferences and Meetings. 19. Government and Statistical Stories. 20. Crime and Punishment. 21. Disasters, Weather and Tragedies. 22. Media Jobs and Internships. Appendix 1: Grammar And Usage. Appendix 2: Glossary.

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Book SynopsisBeyond the Box gives students and couch potatoes alike a better understanding of what it means to watch television in an era of profound technological change. Charts the revolution in television viewing that is currently underway in living rooms across the world Probes how the Internet's development has altered how television is made and consumed Looks at a range of topics and programmes - from voting practices on American Idol to online forums for Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans Offers a fresh and innovative perspective that focuses on the shift in audience experience and how it has blurred established boundaries Trade Review"Ross's stance is academic, but she also considers the stance of fans, producers, creators and marketers. Together, these voices combine to create a new understanding of the connectedness of all parties in the process of telling stories, both authorised and unauthorised." (Science Fiction Film and Television, July 2010) "Ross provides a valuable resource on the emerging field of interactive television and its relationship to fandom, viral marketing, tele-participation, and the Internet. The book illustrates how little research has yet been done on the complex relationship between television fans and Web discourse about popular shows." (CHOICE)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Online/Offline~What It Means to “Watch (and Make) TV” in the Age of the Internet. 1. Fascinated with Fandom: the Interactively Aware Viewers of Xena and Buffy. 2. Power to the People, or the Industry?: American Idol Voting, “Adult Swim” Bumping, and Viral Video-ing. 3. Managing Millenials: Teen Expectations of Tele-Participation. 4. No Network Is An Island: Lost’s Tele-participation and ABC’s Return to Industry Legitimacy. 5. Conclusion: The Remains Of The Day: The Future Of “TV”

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Book Synopsis24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason Presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead.Trade Review"This book is a witty exploration of the methods and motivations used by characters in the highly charged television drama and how some questions can be answered in our own lives." (Colleges.com)Table of ContentsThe following takes place between 12:00 A.M. and 12:00 A.M.:. 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M. CLASSIFIED: Table of Contents. 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M. Dedication: To Edgar. 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M. Foreword: Philosophy? If You Don’t Know 24, You Don’t Know Jack! Tom Morris (Morris Institute for Human Values). 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M. Introduction: CTU Orientation. Ronald Weed (Tyndale University College). 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M. Acknowledgements: Chloe, We Need You!. 5:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. Special Agent Jack Bauer. What Would Jack Bauer Do? Moral Dilemmas and Moral Theory in 24. Randall M. Jensen (Northwestern College). Between Hero and Villain: Jack Bauer and the Problem of “Dirty Hands”. Steve de Wijze (University of Manchester). Beyond the Call of Duty. Richard Davis (Tyndale University College). Truth and Illusion in 24: —Jack Bauer,: Dionysus in the World of Apollo. Stephen Snyder (Saint Louis University and Washington University). 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. The Oval Office and the Halls of Power. President Palmer and the Invasion of China: The Beginning of a Just War?. Jennifer Hart Weed (Tyndale University College). Jack Bauer as Anti-Eichmann and Scourge of Political Liberalism. Brandon Claycomb (Marian College) and Greig Mulberry (Mississippi State University). Palmer’s Pickle: Why Couldn’t He Stomach it?. Georgia Testa (University of Leeds). 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. CTU Headquarters. The Ethics of Torture in 24: Shockingly Banal. Dónal P. O’ Mathúna (Dublin City University). Loyalty and the “War of All Against All” in 24. Eric M. Rovie (Georgia State University). Who Dares Sins: Jack Bauer and Moral Luck. Rob Lawlor (University of Leeds). 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Moles, Double-Agents, and Terrorists. Living in a World of Suspicion: The Epistemology of Mistrust. Scott Calef (Ohio Wesleyan University). The Cruel Cunning of Reason: The Modern/Postmodern Conflict in 24. Terrencey Kelly (University of Alaska, Anchorage). The Knowledge Game Can Be Torture. R. Douglas Geivett (Biola University). 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Technology, Objectification, and the Clock. How the Cell Phone Changed the World and Made 24. Read Mercer Schuchardt (New Forest Institute). 24 and the Ethics of Objectification. Robert Arp (National Center for Biomedical Ontology) and John Carpenter (Florida State University). Jack in Double Time for Jack: 24 in Light of Aesthetic Theory. Paul A. Cantor (University of Virginia). 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. CLASSIFIED: CTU Personnel. 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M. CLASSIFIED: Assets and Sources. 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. CLASSIFIED: The Codes

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Book SynopsisWhither Quo Vadis? offers an engaging account of how the Roman world and its history are represented in film and the way in which the different adaptations reflect the shifting historical situations and ideological concerns of their own times. Explores five surviving film adaptations Guazzoni''s of 1912; D'Annunzio/Jacoby of 1925; Mervyn LeRoy''s of 1951; the Italian TV mini-series of 1985 by Franco Rossi; and Kawalerowicz's 2001 Polish version Examines how these different versions interpret, select from, and modify the novel and the ancient sources on which it is based Offers an exceptionally clear view of how films have presented ancient Rome and how modern conditions determine its reception Looks at rare and archival material which has not previously received close scholarly attention Trade Review"Recommended [to] all readers." (CHOICE, March 2010) “There is much to admire in this book. It has a clear focus and a good set of questions. It knows its way round the five films and around the classical sources, and is prepared to look at broader issues in relation to the close reading of the films.” (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, March 2009)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments x 1 Novel and Film 1 2 Adapting the Narrative 16 Sienkiewicz’s Novel: Adapting the Story 16 Focalizers, Judgments, and Petronius 22 Petronius as Focal Character 28 Seeing and Mapping Rome 42 3 Gender and Ethnicity 55 Marcus and Lygia 55 Petronius and Eunice 57 Pomponia 61 Gender Roles in Public and Private Life 63 Ethnicity and Gender Roles in the 1985 Version 70 Adaptations in the 2001 Version 80 4 Political Institutions, Political Subtexts 88 Political Implications of the Silent Versions 91 Fascists and Communists: The 1951 and 2001 Films 94 The Complex Allusions of the 1985 Miniseries 97 Foreign Policy in the Films 116 The Military in the 1951 Version 118 The Arrival of Galba 124 5 The Roman People 139 6 Religion and Religious Authority in Quo Vadis? 173 Paganism 173 Judaism 178 Christianity: Ritual, Theology, and Confl ict in Sienkiewicz’s Novel 185 Transmitting a Tradition: Sermons in Novel and Film 188 The Representation of the Scriptures 190 Radicals: Crispus 194 Mainstream Christianity: Peter and Paul 200 Conclusion 211 7 Conclusions 219 8 Exkursus: Chilo’s Mother 223 A Peculiarity of the German Translations of Quo Vadis? 223 Description of the Films 227 Synopsis of the Novel and the Film Versions of Quo Vadis 230 References 266 Index of Ancient Sources 275 Index of Personal Names 279 Index of Things and Places 285

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Book SynopsisWhat''s Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics text Features case studies, study questions, and suggested readings Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessible Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values Includes acompanion website atTrade Review“In short, this is an excellent book: pleasant and easy to read while imparting essential philosophical Knowledge.” (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 May 2012) Table of ContentsPreface xi The Pilot Episode: Ethics and Popular Culture 1 What is Ethics? 1 How Do We Make Progress in Ethics ? 9 What Does Pop Culture Have to Do with Ethics? 29 Series I. Is Anything "Good" on Television? The Nature of Moral Value Episode 1: Truth and Nihilism in Ethics 33 Introduction 33 The case for nihilism 39 J. L. Mackie, “The Argument from Queerness,” from Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong 39 The case for realism 41 C. S. Lewis, from Mere Christianity 41 Case study: The Office (UK), “Work Experience,” series 1 43 Study questions 45 Alternative case studies 46 Episode 2: Normativity – Social, Legal, and Moral 47 Introduction 47 You promised to play by the rules! 50 John Rawls, “Legal Obligation and the Duty of Fair Play” 50 What does my neighbor have to do with my goodness? 55 John Stuart Mill, “Of the Limits to the Authority of Society over the Individual” from On Liberty 55 Case study: The Sopranos, “College,” season 1 57 Study questions 60 Alternative case studies 60 Episode 3: God and Ethics 61 Introduction 61 What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? 65 Plato, Euthyphro 65 Does God make the law or does he just let us in on it? 69 C. S. Lewis, from The Problem of Pain 69 Case study: Law & Order, “God Bless the Child,” season 2 73 Study questions 75 Alternative case studies 76 Series II. What's Right and Wrong? Ethical Theory Episode 4: Moral Relativism 79 Introduction 79 Are we merely products of our culture? 83 Ruth Benedict, “A Defense of Ethical Relativism” 83 Relativism is unjustified 86 James Rachels, “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism” 86 Case study 1: Deadwood, “Childish Things,” season 2 91 Case study 2: South Park, “Death Camp of Tolerance,” season 6 93 Study questions 95 Alternative case studies 95 Episode 5: Deontology 97 Introduction 97 Kant’s theory of moral duty 98 Immanuel Kant, from Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals 98 Case study 1: Arrested Development, “Not without My Daughter,” season 1 105 Contemporary Deontology 109 Case study 2: Friends, “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS,” season 5 109 Study questions 112 Alternative case studies 113 Episode 6: Consequentialism 114 Introduction 114 Mill’s theory of utility 115 John Stuart Mill, from Utilitarianism 115 Case study 1: Battlestar Galactica, “You Can’t Go Home Again,” season 1 127 Case study 2: The Twilight Zone (Newer), “Cradle of Darkness,” season 1 129 Study questions 131 Alternative case studies 132 Episode 7: Virtue Ethics 133 Introduction 133 Aristotle’s theory of virtue 134 Aristotle, from Nicomachean Ethics 134 Case study 1: Foyle’s War, “Enemy Fire,” set 3 143 Case study 2: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Hide and Q,” season 1 147 Study questions 151 Alternative case studies 152 Series III. But What's Right When . . . ? Practical Ethics Episode 8: Environmental Ethics 155 Introduction 155 Two Approaches to Environmental Ethics 157 Silly environmentalists, nature is for people 160 William Baxter, “People or Penguins” 160 Case study 1: Northern Exposure, “Zarya,” season 6 162 Case study 2: Family Guy, “It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One,” season 5 165 Study questions 168 Alternative case studies 169 Episode 9: Animal Welfare 170 Introduction 170 Two Dead Ends 171 Three Approaches to Animal Welfare 173 Animals are morally valuable, but not as valuable as adult humans 179 Mary Anne Warren, “Difficulties with the Strong Rights Position” 179 Case study 1: Bones, “Finger in the Nest,” season 4 182 Case study 2: House, M.D., “Babies and Bathwater,” season 1 184 Study questions 187 Alternative case studies 188 Episode 10: Abortion 189 Introduction 189 One Common Assumption 190 Six Fallacies to Avoid 191 Judith Jarvis Thomson and the Violinist Argument 197 Mary Anne Warren and the Space Explorer 200 Abortion is wrong for the same reason that killing adults is wrong 202 Don Marquis, “Why Abortion is Immoral” 202 Case study 1: Law & Order, “Dignity,” season 20 203 Case study 2: Maude, “Maude’s Dilemma – Parts 1 and 2,” season 1 206 Study questions 208 Alternative case studies 209 Episode 11: Homosexuality 210 Introduction 210 Arguments Against the Permissibility of Homosexuality 213 Arguments for the Permissibility of Homosexuality 216 Additional Concerns 220 New natural law theory and the morality of homosexuality 220 Stephen Macedo, “Homosexuality and the Conservative Mind”; Robert George and Bradley Gerard, “Marriage and the Liberal Imagination” 220 Case study 1: Law & Order, “Manhood,” season 3 225 Case study 2: Family Guy, “You May Now Kiss the . . . Uh . . . Guy Who Receives,” season 4 227 Study questions 230 Alternative case studies 231 Episode 12: Punishment and Capital Punishment 232 Introduction 232 Theories of Punishment 234 Arguments For and Against Capital Punishment 241 Capital punishment is unjustified 244 Jeffrey Reiman, “The Justice of the Death Penalty in an Unjust World” 244 Case study 1: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Hunted,” season 3 246 Case study 2: Oz, “Capital P,” season 1 249 Study questions 252 Alternative case studies 253 Episode 13: Assisted Suicide 254 Introduction 254 A Few Terms 255 Three Moral Arguments Against the Permissibility of Assisted Suicide 256 Moral and Practical Arguments for the Permissibility of Assisted Suicide 260 The good of society depends on assisted suicide 261 Daniel Callahan, “Aging and the Ends of Medicine” 261 Case study 1: Picket Fences, “Abominable Snowman,” season 2 262 Case study 2: Scrubs, “My Jiggly Ball,” season 5 266 Study questions 268 Alternative case studies 269 The Epilogue: Does TV Erode Our Values? 270 The Moral Influence of Television 270 The Debate Over Censorship 271 A Kantian Reason not to Censor 272 Case study 1: Family Guy, “PTV,” season 4 273 Utilitarian Reasons not to Censor 274 Moral Reasons to Censor 275 Exploitation, Objectification, and TV 277 Case study 2: Toddlers & Tiaras (any episode) 279 Reality TV and Psychological Harm 283 That’s All Folks! 286 Study questions 286 References 288 Index 295

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Book SynopsisWhat''s Good on TV? Understanding Ethics Through Television presents an introduction to the basic theories and concepts of moral philosophy using concrete examples from classic and contemporary television shows. Utilizes clear examples from popular contemporary and classic television shows, such as The Office, Law and Order, Star Trek and Family Guy, to illustrate complex philosophical concepts Designed to be used as a stand-alone or supplementary introductory ethics text Features case studies, study questions, and suggested readings Episodes mentioned are from a wide variety of television shows, and are easily accessible Offers a balanced treatment of a number of controversial ethical issues including environmental ethics, animal welfare, abortion, homosexuality, capital punishment, assisted suicide, censorship and the erosion of values Includes acompanion website atTrade Review“In short, this is an excellent book: pleasant and easy to read while imparting essential philosophical Knowledge.” (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 May 2012) Table of ContentsPreface xi The Pilot Episode: Ethics and Popular Culture 1 What is Ethics? 1 How Do We Make Progress in Ethics ? 9 What Does Pop Culture Have to Do with Ethics? 29 Series I. Is Anything "Good" on Television? The Nature of Moral Value Episode 1: Truth and Nihilism in Ethics 33 Introduction 33 The case for nihilism 39 J. L. Mackie, “The Argument from Queerness,” from Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong 39 The case for realism 41 C. S. Lewis, from Mere Christianity 41 Case study: The Office (UK), “Work Experience,” series 1 43 Study questions 45 Alternative case studies 46 Episode 2: Normativity – Social, Legal, and Moral 47 Introduction 47 You promised to play by the rules! 50 John Rawls, “Legal Obligation and the Duty of Fair Play” 50 What does my neighbor have to do with my goodness? 55 John Stuart Mill, “Of the Limits to the Authority of Society over the Individual” from On Liberty 55 Case study: The Sopranos, “College,” season 1 57 Study questions 60 Alternative case studies 60 Episode 3: God and Ethics 61 Introduction 61 What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? 65 Plato, Euthyphro 65 Does God make the law or does he just let us in on it? 69 C. S. Lewis, from The Problem of Pain 69 Case study: Law & Order, “God Bless the Child,” season 2 73 Study questions 75 Alternative case studies 76 Series II. What's Right and Wrong? Ethical Theory Episode 4: Moral Relativism 79 Introduction 79 Are we merely products of our culture? 83 Ruth Benedict, “A Defense of Ethical Relativism” 83 Relativism is unjustified 86 James Rachels, “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism” 86 Case study 1: Deadwood, “Childish Things,” season 2 91 Case study 2: South Park, “Death Camp of Tolerance,” season 6 93 Study questions 95 Alternative case studies 95 Episode 5: Deontology 97 Introduction 97 Kant’s theory of moral duty 98 Immanuel Kant, from Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals 98 Case study 1: Arrested Development, “Not without My Daughter,” season 1 105 Contemporary Deontology 109 Case study 2: Friends, “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS,” season 5 109 Study questions 112 Alternative case studies 113 Episode 6: Consequentialism 114 Introduction 114 Mill’s theory of utility 115 John Stuart Mill, from Utilitarianism 115 Case study 1: Battlestar Galactica, “You Can’t Go Home Again,” season 1 127 Case study 2: The Twilight Zone (Newer), “Cradle of Darkness,” season 1 129 Study questions 131 Alternative case studies 132 Episode 7: Virtue Ethics 133 Introduction 133 Aristotle’s theory of virtue 134 Aristotle, from Nicomachean Ethics 134 Case study 1: Foyle’s War, “Enemy Fire,” set 3 143 Case study 2: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Hide and Q,” season 1 147 Study questions 151 Alternative case studies 152 Series III. But What's Right When . . . ? Practical Ethics Episode 8: Environmental Ethics 155 Introduction 155 Two Approaches to Environmental Ethics 157 Silly environmentalists, nature is for people 160 William Baxter, “People or Penguins” 160 Case study 1: Northern Exposure, “Zarya,” season 6 162 Case study 2: Family Guy, “It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One,” season 5 165 Study questions 168 Alternative case studies 169 Episode 9: Animal Welfare 170 Introduction 170 Two Dead Ends 171 Three Approaches to Animal Welfare 173 Animals are morally valuable, but not as valuable as adult humans 179 Mary Anne Warren, “Difficulties with the Strong Rights Position” 179 Case study 1: Bones, “Finger in the Nest,” season 4 182 Case study 2: House, M.D., “Babies and Bathwater,” season 1 184 Study questions 187 Alternative case studies 188 Episode 10: Abortion 189 Introduction 189 One Common Assumption 190 Six Fallacies to Avoid 191 Judith Jarvis Thomson and the Violinist Argument 197 Mary Anne Warren and the Space Explorer 200 Abortion is wrong for the same reason that killing adults is wrong 202 Don Marquis, “Why Abortion is Immoral” 202 Case study 1: Law & Order, “Dignity,” season 20 203 Case study 2: Maude, “Maude’s Dilemma – Parts 1 and 2,” season 1 206 Study questions 208 Alternative case studies 209 Episode 11: Homosexuality 210 Introduction 210 Arguments Against the Permissibility of Homosexuality 213 Arguments for the Permissibility of Homosexuality 216 Additional Concerns 220 New natural law theory and the morality of homosexuality 220 Stephen Macedo, “Homosexuality and the Conservative Mind”; Robert George and Bradley Gerard, “Marriage and the Liberal Imagination” 220 Case study 1: Law & Order, “Manhood,” season 3 225 Case study 2: Family Guy, “You May Now Kiss the . . . Uh . . . Guy Who Receives,” season 4 227 Study questions 230 Alternative case studies 231 Episode 12: Punishment and Capital Punishment 232 Introduction 232 Theories of Punishment 234 Arguments For and Against Capital Punishment 241 Capital punishment is unjustified 244 Jeffrey Reiman, “The Justice of the Death Penalty in an Unjust World” 244 Case study 1: Star Trek: The Next Generation, “The Hunted,” season 3 246 Case study 2: Oz, “Capital P,” season 1 249 Study questions 252 Alternative case studies 253 Episode 13: Assisted Suicide 254 Introduction 254 A Few Terms 255 Three Moral Arguments Against the Permissibility of Assisted Suicide 256 Moral and Practical Arguments for the Permissibility of Assisted Suicide 260 The good of society depends on assisted suicide 261 Daniel Callahan, “Aging and the Ends of Medicine” 261 Case study 1: Picket Fences, “Abominable Snowman,” season 2 262 Case study 2: Scrubs, “My Jiggly Ball,” season 5 266 Study questions 268 Alternative case studies 269 The Epilogue: Does TV Erode Our Values? 270 The Moral Influence of Television 270 The Debate Over Censorship 271 A Kantian Reason not to Censor 272 Case study 1: Family Guy, “PTV,” season 4 273 Utilitarian Reasons not to Censor 274 Moral Reasons to Censor 275 Exploitation, Objectification, and TV 277 Case study 2: Toddlers & Tiaras (any episode) 279 Reality TV and Psychological Harm 283 That’s All Folks! 286 Study questions 286 References 288 Index 295

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Book SynopsisA big, beautiful beginner''s guide to the cosmos - planets, stars, galaxies, and beyond - through the Star Trek lens. For the science enthusiasts among Star Trek fans and the parents looking for gift books that offer education with entertainment. As Star Trek celebrates its 50th anniversary, this book reveals the real science behind its fantastic and beloved fictions, inviting readers to step outside, gaze up at the night sky, and observe some of the destinations the Starfleet has visited. Many of the galactic destinations featured in Star Trek over the years - multiple star systems, alien worlds, supernova explosions, emission nebulae, voracious black holes - are scientifically valid, so much so that one can step out and view them in the night sky. In this book astronomy educator Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, takes you on that journey, starting with specific Star Trek voyages, explaining the science behind them, and guiding you in observing and learning more about the real-univerTrade Review"The handsomely illustrated compendium looks at space, intergalactic travel, the possibility of alien life and dozens of other topics through the prism of the characters, plots, themes, weaponry, gadgets and other ideas interwoven into Star Trek." --Parade"This book is excellent....It's thorough and clever, and just fun." —Revolution Science Fiction“This guide is for anyone ready to launch their own mission into space—the final frontier. Your personal voyage to explore strange new worlds begins here.”-StarTrek.com“For Star Trek fans and budding stargazers who are ready to launch their own space mission, this inventive book blends science and fiction, making learning fun.”-Able Greenspan Review“…compact and clearly explained charts show how you can beam yourself up and join the crew on their voyages—at least in spirit.”- The Jersey Journal“The blend of real astronomy and bits of Star Trek lore and information is really charming, and will put any Trekkie (or Trekker) into some form of long-term astronomical hypnosis.”-Astronomy Online“Stunningly illustrated with hundreds of full-color images—artists’ interpretations, images generated by NASA missions, and stills of favorite Star Trek scenes and characters—here is an incomparable voyage toward the final frontier.”-Libraryofscience.net“National Geographic…tackles the topic with its strengths: Great photos, mind-blowing color graphics and strong layout and design.”-Wilmington Star News

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Book SynopsisGame of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond, The Complete Series is a visual exploration of the world of HBO''s Game of Thrones®.In two parts, the book follows the story of the South, where kings and queens battle for the Iron Throne, and of the North, where the White Walkers and their army of the dead gather. Covering all eight seasons of the show, this definitive guide is a must-have companion for every Game of Thrones fan.• Filled with bold infographics and illuminating timelines• Features original essays that unpack 8-season-long plot lines and character arcs• Stunning photography featuring the show''s charactersPacked with original art, photography, essays, illustrations, and infographics, this volume grants devout fans access into the world of Game of Thrones.• The perfect gift for fans of Game of Thrones and George RR Martin

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 25th anniversary of Survivor with a look back at one of history?s most popular and long-running reality shows. Premiering in 2000, Survivor altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly growing to a semi-annual release slate that has resulted in more than 46 seasons and hundreds of contestants. Over twenty years later, the series remains popular and a ratings hit, maintaining a devoted fanbase even as the television landscape has evolved and shifted to streaming.In Survivor: A Cultural History, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski analyze how the iconic CBS show revolutionized television and has adapted and changed across decades of production. They explore the creation of the series and its surprising emergence as a ratings juggernaut, the evolution of gameplay for both the producers and the players, the series existence as a self-proclaimed ?social experiment?, and much more. While the basic premise of the series has remained the same?survivors are marooned in the wild with few supplies and must vote someone out at a weekly tribal council with the goal of being the sole survivor to win $1 million?there are notable differences from where the game began to where it is now. From stylistic changes in the presentation of the show to new twists in the game rules, the transformations from season 1 to the present reflect real life, keeping the show fresh amid a stream of new reality competition shows. Survivor: A Cultural History details these cultural shifts while highlighting Survivor?s place as one of the most impactful television shows of this century. Featuring an overview of the key players and a ranking of the must watch-seasons, this is an essential guide for fans both new and old.

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Book SynopsisFrom Elvis and a hound dog wearing matching tuxedos and the comic adventures of artificially produced bands to elaborate music videos and contrived reality-show contests, television—as this critical look brilliantly shows—has done a superb job of presenting the energy of rock in a fabulously entertaining but patently "fake" manner. The dichotomy of "fake" and "real" music as it is portrayed on television is presented in detail through many generations of rock music: the Monkees shared the charts with the Beatles, Tupac and Slayer fans voted for corny American Idols, and shows like Shindig! and Soul Train somehow captured the unhinged energy of rock far more effectively than most long-haired guitar-smashing acts. Also shown is how TV has often delighted in breaking the rules while still mostly playing by them: Bo Diddley defied Ed Sullivan and sang rock and roll after he had been told not to, the Chipmunks' subversive antics prepared kids for punk rock, and things got out of hand when Saturday Night Live invited punk kids to attend a taping of the band Fear. Every aspect of the idiosyncratic history of rock and TV and their peculiar relationship is covered, including cartoon rock, music programming for African American audiences, punk on television, Michael Jackson's life on TV, and the tortured history of MTV and its progeny.Trade Review"Sprawling, high-definition retrospective of pop music on the tube." -- Giant"Fans of Chuck Klosterman's insightful pop culture skewering will love Jake Austen's Tv-a-Go-Go ." -- Zink"Takes up the cause of nearly every pariah music elitists love to pillory." -- Time Out Chicago "Engaging." -- Chicago Tribune"Impressive . . . Not only informative but a heck of a lot of fun." -- Chicago Sun-Times"Austen leaves no Rolling Stone unturned in this rich, compelling discourse." -- Publishers Weekly"A wonderful romp through rock TV . . . with an ideal tour guide at hand." -- Chicago Journal"A cool, behind-the-scenes history. A fascinating reference." --Indie-music.comTable of ContentsRock Around the Box; Lip-Synch Traces; Faking the Band; The Hippest Trip in Town; Never Mind the Bollocks: Here's the Chipmunks!; Rock Concert; Beef Beef Beef Beef Baloney!; Video Vanguard; Idol Bands are the Devil's Worship; Michael Jackson; Index.

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Book SynopsisStuart Evey, the founding chairman of ESPN, details the difficult, thrilling, and contentious creation of ESPN in this insider’s account. From altercations with Ted Turner at the Playboy mansion to manufacturing a high-stakes, multi-million dollar bidding war between media giants based on nothing more than carefully placed insinuations, Evey was at the center of everything regarding ESPN's infancy and early years. Featured among the many riveting stories are a look inside the dysfunctional family empire that was worth billions, why the young network cut Dick Vitale's microphone off in mid-interview, how Evey duped ABC into investing millions into ESPN, and why Bristol, Connecticut was chosen as the home of a burgeoning media monolith.

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