How Real Is Reality TV? Essays on Representation and Truth
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: July 7, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780786426249
Subjects: Television; Social aspects; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Performing Arts; Performing Arts/Dance; USA; Television - General; Popular Culture - General; Anthropology - General; History and criticism; Reality television programs
Description: "This volume discusses the notion of representation in reality television. It explores how both audiences and producers negotiate the gulf between representations and truth in reality shows. Various identity categories and character types found in these shows are discussed and the accuracy of their television portrayal examined."--Provided by publisher.