An Introduction to Genre Theory
Daniel Chandler
Greek Translation now available
The problem of definition
Working within genres
Constructing the audience
Advantages of generic analysis
D.I.Y. Generic analysis
Appendix 1: Taxonomies of genres
Appendix 2: Generic textual features of film and television
References and suggested reading
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PDF version of this document in a German translation by Alexander Mueller
11th August 1997