| Description |
x, 290 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-264) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Prime-time realism : David Milch, David Simon, and television drama -- Peaks and valleys : David Milch and Hill Street blues -- Blue, black, and white : David Milch's NYPD blue -- Red balls : David Simon and Homicide : life on the street -- Street talk : David Simon's The corner -- American savagery : David Milch's Deadwood -- All the pieces matter : David Simon's The wire -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Violence on television -- United States.
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Violence on television. |
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United States. |
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Detective and mystery television programs -- United States.
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Detective and mystery television programs. |
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Television broadcasting -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Television broadcasting -- Social aspects. |
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Milch, David, 1945- -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Milch, David, 1945- |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Simon, David, 1960- -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Simon, David, 1960- |
| ISBN |
9780313378195 alkaline paper |
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0313378193 alkaline paper |
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9780313378201 ebook |
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0313378207 ebook |
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