The Political Economy of Sports Television, 1st Edition eBook

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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.

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The Political Economy of Sports Television 1st Edition is written by William M. Kunz and published by Routledge. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for The Political Economy of Sports Television are 9781000060447, 1000060446 and the print ISBNs are 9780367352240, 0367352249. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9780367352264, 9780429341113, 9781000060409, 9781000060362.