I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution

Emily Nussbaum's "I Like to Watch" is a groundbreaking collection of essays that challenge the traditional hierarchy of culture, arguing that what we watch on TV matters just as much as what we read or listen to.

With a passion for television that began with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Nussbaum explores the rise of the female screw-up, the power of sexual violence on TV, and the impact of jokes on the 2016 presidential election.

The book also includes profiles of showrunners Kenya Barris, Jenji Kohan, and Ryan Murphy, as well as examinations of the legacies of Norman Lear and Joan Rivers.

Throughout, Nussbaum recounts her search for a new kind of criticism that resists the false hierarchy that elevates one kind of culture over another.

With its provocative arguments and engaging writing style, "I Like to Watch" is a must-read for anyone who loves TV or wants to understand the role it plays in shaping our culture.