Reality television is bigger than ever. There seems to be no end in sight to the dizzying lineup of new reality shows. The Real World, The Mole, Big Brother, Fear Factor, The Swan, Extreme Makeover, The Bachelor . . .the list goes on and on. But what is the driving force behind this genre?
The Gospel According to Reality TV explores issues of morality, self-acceptance, love, courage, contentment, and faith. It asks tough questions like "Can a Christian play Survivor and win without being deceptive and backbiting and still win?" "What values shouldn't be compromised in the workplace?" and "How much is enough?"
More than a guidebook to the best and worst of reality TV, this book teaches readers to mine wisdom from the mistakes and shrewd choices of contestants, recognizing the good (and sometimes even the God) that goes unnoticed on reality television.
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Reality television is bigger than ever. There seems to be no end in sight to the dizzying lineup of new reality shows. The Real World, The Mole, Big Brother, Fear Factor, The Swan, Extreme Makeover, The Bachelor . . .the list goes on and on. But what is the driving force behind this genre?
The Gospel According to Reality TV explores issues of morality, self-acceptance, love, courage, contentment, and faith. It asks tough questions like "Can a Christian play Survivor and win without being deceptive and backbiting and still win?" "What values shouldn't be compromised in the workplace?" and "How much is enough?"
More than a guidebook to the best and worst of reality TV, this book teaches readers to mine wisdom from the mistakes and shrewd choices of contestants, recognizing the good (and sometimes even the God) that goes unnoticed on reality television.
Imprint | W Publishing Group |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2005 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | August 2005 |
Authors | Margaret Feinberg |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8499-0621-3 |
Barcode | 9780849906213 |
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LSN | 0-8499-0621-0 |