This provocative study shows that zoos tell us as much about humans as they do about animals. Through observations based on visits to zoos and conversations with zoo owners and keepers all over the world, the authors suggest that, while animals may not need zoos, urban societies seem to. A new preface takes note of dramatic changes in the perceived role of zoos that have occurred since the book's original publication.

Consuming Television is a textbook designed to introduce students to the role of television in contemporary society and to encourage an understanding of what contemporary audiences are all about.

• Written clearly and simply, and devoid of jargon
• Covers both the empirical and theoretical ground in a lively manner
• Unlike most books on the television audience, this volume looks at the programmes themselves, as well as the production process (including policies which affect television production)

Consuming Television is a textbook designed to introduce students to the role of television in contemporary society and to encourage an understanding of what contemporary audiences are all about.

• Written clearly and simply, and devoid of jargon
• Covers both the empirical and theoretical ground in a lively manner
• Unlike most books on the television audience, this volume looks at the programmes themselves, as well as the production process (including policies which affect television production)