The Ethics of Reality TV: A Philosophical Examination 9781441189035, 1441189033

Explores the wide range of ethical issues raised by reality TV and then questions whether the genre is ultimately good o

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The Ethics of Reality TV: A Philosophical Examination
9781441189035, 1441189033

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