Television talk shows have fueled debates about television's faltering role as a medium for social interaction, but this book points out that many viewers don't just absorb the shows; they react to t
Wood (media studies, De Montfort U., UK) examines the relationship between TV talk shows and the habits of women viewers, seeing their talk show viewing as a daily ritual and ongoing interaction that
The unremitting explosion of reality television across the schedules has become a sustainable global phenomenon generating considerable popular and political fervour.The zeal with which television exe
