The shift from traditional documentary to ldquo;factual entertainmentrdquo; television has been the subject of much debate and criticism; particularly with regard to the representation of science. New types of factual programming that combine documentary techniques with those of entertainment formats (such as drama; game-shows and reality TV) have come in for strident criticism. Often featuring spectacular visual effects produced by Computer Generated Imagery--these programmes blur the boundaries between mainstream science and popular beliefs. Through close analysis of programmes across a range of sciences; this book explores these issues to see if criticisms of such hybrid programmes as representing the ldquo;rotting carcass of science TVrdquo; really are valid. Campbell considers if in fact; when considered in relation to the principles; practices and communication strategies of different sciences; these shows can be seen to offer more complex and rich representations that construct sciences as objects of wonder; awe and the sublime.
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