Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture

by Laurie Ouellette

Book Overview

A collection of eight essays that parse out the seemingly unprecedented rise of reality television

The Apprentice. Project Runway. The Bachelor. My Life on the D-list. Extreme Makeover. American Idol. It is virtually impossible to turn on a television without coming across some sort of reality programming. Yet, while this genre has rapidly moved from the fringes of television culture to its lucrative core, critical attention has not...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814757340
• ISBN13: 9780814757345
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

An anthology of essays by learned authors

Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture is an anthology of essays by learned authors exploring the popular culture phenomenon of "Reality TV" that has redefined entertainment, particularly in the twenty-first century. From hybrid blends of documentary and reality TV, to ubiquitous court TV shows, demographics of those who follow reality TV, webcasting, the profound impact of "Survivor", and more, Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture explores avenues with scholarly depth and attention to detail. An index allows for quick research in this groundbreaking cultural expose recommended especially for academic libraries.