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Discover a deep dive into the evolution of 'factual entertainment' with 'Staging the Real'. This insightful analysis traces the fascinating changes in broadcasting over the past decade, shedding light on the rise of popular genres like docu-soaps and reality shows. Written in a lucid and accessible style, this book is a vital resource for media studies students and television enthusiasts alike. Uncover the cultural impact of programs such as 'Big Brother' and explore the shifting expectations that modern audiences bring to TV viewing. By examining the origins and growth of documentary formats, this compelling read provides a thorough understanding of the cultural significance of reality television. Ideal for undergraduate and sixth-form level students, 'Staging the Real' not only discusses the appeal of factual entertainment but also probes into whether these formats reflect societal malaise or changing audience demands. This BRAND NEW edition, published by Manchester University Press in 2003, is a must-read for anyone interested in the crossroads of television and culture. With FREE shipping on this item, enjoy a delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Order your copy today and gain a comprehensive perspective on television's evolving narrative!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719056826
Year: 2003
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This study traces the evolution of the various categories of "factual entertainment" programmes which have come to dominate our screens over the last decade. The book focuses on issues such as the changes in the braodcasting environment which have given rise to such programmes, the relationshp they have to other popular TV genres and the huge appeal that shows such as "Big Brother" have for contemporary audiences. The book also seeks to measure the cultural significance of these new formats. Do they reflet a more general cultural malaise or should we measure their popularity more in terms of the changing expectations which modern audiences bring to TV entertainment? The first part of the book considers the origins of these new factual/documentary formats and assesses the institutional factors which have promoted their growth. Later chapters focuse on the inexorable rise of the docu-soap and reality game-docs. "Staging the Real" aims to be an informative, stimulating book written in a lucid, accessible style, exploring an important phenomenon in recent broadcasting history.
It should be of relevance to all television and media studies students, both at undergraduate and sixth-form level.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719056826
Year: 2003
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This study traces the evolution of the various categories of "factual entertainment" programmes which have come to dominate our screens over the last decade. The book focuses on issues such as the changes in the braodcasting environment which have given rise to such programmes, the relationshp they have to other popular TV genres and the huge appeal that shows such as "Big Brother" have for contemporary audiences. The book also seeks to measure the cultural significance of these new formats. Do they reflet a more general cultural malaise or should we measure their popularity more in terms of the changing expectations which modern audiences bring to TV entertainment? The first part of the book considers the origins of these new factual/documentary formats and assesses the institutional factors which have promoted their growth. Later chapters focuse on the inexorable rise of the docu-soap and reality game-docs. "Staging the Real" aims to be an informative, stimulating book written in a lucid, accessible style, exploring an important phenomenon in recent broadcasting history.
It should be of relevance to all television and media studies students, both at undergraduate and sixth-form level.