Reality television : the television phenomenon that changed the world

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    • Deller, Ruth A.

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Reality television : the television phenomenon that changed the world

Ruth A. Deller

(Society now)

Emerald Pub., 2020

  • : print

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Reality television : the TV phenomenon that changed the world

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Reality television is one of the defining genres of the 21st century. It is shown worldwide, features people from all walks of life and covers everything from romance to religion. It has not only changed television, but every other area of the media.  So why has reality TV become such a huge phenomenon, and what is its future in an age of streaming and social media?  This book provides an overview of key theories and debates in the study of reality television and discusses industry practices in their global and national contexts. Deller also explores, through interviews with participants and analyses of key programmes, why people take part in reality TV, how they are represented and impact this has on their lives.  From its documentary roots to its social media present and future - this is a guide to Reality Television: The TV Phenomenon that Changed the World.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Understanding Reality TV Chapter 2. How Reality TV Changed the World  Chapter 3. The Business of Reality TV  Chapter 4. What Happens in Reality TV?  Chapter 5. Reality TV and Celebrity  Chapter 6. Reality TV in an Age of Social Media

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  • NCID
    BC13691332
  • ISBN
    • 9781839090240
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Bingley
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 208 p.
  • Size
    20 cm
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