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Social Science Popular Culture

Jolts

The TV Wasteland and the Canadian Oasis

by (author) Morris Wolfe

Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 1985
Category
Popular Culture, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780888626493
    Publish Date
    Jan 1985
    List Price
    $45.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888626486
    Publish Date
    Jan 1985
    List Price
    $16.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781552772454
    Publish Date
    Feb 2008
    List Price
    $45.00

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Description

First published in 1985, Jolts is a lively examination of the differences between Canadian and U.S. television.

In this provocative, funny book, Morris Wolfe argues that there are profound differences between Canada and the U.S., which are reflected every day on the "box populi". The author sees Canadian television as an oasis of compassion and realism, reflected in public affairs, drama and comedy programming.

Jolts offers a fascinating look at the great tradition of Canadian television programming, a subject that remains timely today.

About the author

MORRIS WOLFE is an editor and teacher, and formerly TV critic with Saturday Night.

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