Understanding Reality Television
Reality TV has rapidly come to occupy a place at the forefront of contemporary television culture on an international scale. This collection responds to this shift by analyzing the terrain of this genre--its range of economic, technological and cultural implications for our understanding of television as both an object of study and a contemporary cultural form.
Recognizing how definitions of Reality TV are contentious, the collection examines a range of programs which claim a privileged relation to the real, from: Candid Camera
, Big
Brother
, Survivor
, The Osbournes
, he Real World
and A Wedding Story
, to the spheres of real crime programming and make-over TV.
Adopting an interdisciplinary focus, these essays cover Reality TV in its myriad forms, examining historical precendents, the international nature of its circulation and consumption, and exploring the key debates which Reality TV has put on our social, cultural and televisual agendas. Topicscovered include surveillance, the construction of celebrity, temporality in Reality TV, the politics of representation (with case studies considering the construction of community, women, gay identity and class), and audience responses and fandom.
Hand-etched Teak Velvet Jewelry Box
Made of the highest quality teak wood from Northern Thailand, this jewelry dresser is as exotic as it gets. This elegant piece is a fine example of Thai deco, an artistic style that blends European Art Deco with classical Asian design.
Its unique floral pattern features prominently on the top of the dresser, down the side of the dresser, and around the handles. High quality teak wood construction
Thai deco style
Unique floral pattern on top, sides, and around the handles
Four ergonomically designed drawers lined with red velvet
Two larger drawers for necklaces and bracelets; two smaller drawers for rings, earrings, and smaller pieces
Measures 11 inches high x 10 inches wide x 6 inches deep
Handcrafted by artisans in the village of Ban Twai in the Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece...
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Merbu Wood Jewelry Box (China)
Store your jewelry, while adding to your decor with this Merbu Oriental wood jewelry box.
This Ming Dynasty style jewelry box was crafted by artisans in the Guangdong province of China using classic Chinese mortise and tenon floating panel joinery and finishing techniques. The compartment is lined with fine taupe felt, with a removable felt ring tray.
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The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate.
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