The New Narcissus in the Age of Reality Television

by Megan E Collins

This book explores the encouragement of the false self in our society and the ways in which this is portrayed in reality television. Through studies of well-known shows, the author examines the effects of narcissism and consumerism, shedding light on the ways in which people are pushed to focus on their biographies and self-promotion and so development of a sense of dissatisfaction and dis-ease. Applying Freud's concept of narcissism and tracing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138206970
• ISBN13: 9781138206977
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"