Kelly, Shannon. Reality TV.

Kelly, Shannon.  Reality TV.  Gale/Lucent  2013  120p  $33.95     ISBN 978-1-4205-0905-2  series: Hot Topics  jr/sr     Nonfiction  VG-BN

Absolutely relevant, this book provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the controversy surrounding reality television through carefully crafted narrative, primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions enhanced by full-color photographs, maps, and charts.  Readers in the target age range will appreciate the fact that the television shows mentioned are current and recognizable and the text is careful not to come down too strongly for or against reality television.  The various issues brought up in debates on the topic are covered and often addressed with quotations or examples from relevant figures in the industry.  There is a typo on page 39 that reads "social contract" rather than "social contact."

Summary: This book provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the controversy surrounding reality television through crafted narrative, primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions enhanced by full-color photographs.      

Reality television                                          --Bethany Geleskie