Reality TV
Reality TV | Reality TV Violates the Public Trust
John C. Dvorak is a contributing editor for PC Magazine. His work appears in several magazines and newspapers, including Boardwatch, Computer Shopper, and MicroTimes, and he is the author of several books on computers, including Dvorak’s Guide to Telecommunications.
Summary: The public was led to believe that the reality TV series Joe Millionaire was a legitimate documentary. Television advertising and newspaper articles insisted that the show was real—unrehearsed and unscripted. Only the Internet hinted at the truth, suggesting that Joe was...
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Table of Contents
- Reality TV Has a Positive Influence on Society
- Reality TV Is More than a Fad
- The Terrorist Attacks on America Diminished the Popularity of Reality TV
- The Ultimate Reality TV Show: Coverage on the War in Iraq
- Fascination with Fame Attracts Reality TV Viewers
- Reality TV Exploits Fame Seekers
- Reality TV Participants Enjoy Fame and Success After the Show Is Over
- Reality TV Can Offer a Positive Religious Message
- Some Reality TV Shows Encourage Cooperation
- Reality TV Encourages Racial Stereotyping
- Reality TV Is a Dangerous Art Form
- Reality TV Violates the Public Trust
- Reality TV Helps Young People Learn About Life
- Teenagers Identify with the Issues Presented in Reality TV Shows
- Reality TV Encourages Young People to Develop Eating Disorders
- Young Women Learn Harmful Gender Stereotypes from Reality TV
- Korea Takes a Dim View of Reality TV
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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