1st Edition

The New Narcissus in the Age of Reality Television

By Megan Collins Copyright 2018
180 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

180 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

180 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book explores the emergence and encouragement of the new narcissus in our society and the ways in which this is portrayed in reality television. Through studies of well-known reality shows, including Toddlers and Tiaras , Hoarders , Sister Wives , Catfish: The TV Show , Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and The Real Housewives, the author examines the combined effects of narcissism and... Read more

List of Figures

Series Editor’s Preface

1. Introducing the New Narcissus

2. Learning the Importance of Falseness: Toddlers and Tiaras

3. Consequence of Believing the Lie: Hoarders

4. The Ease of Falseness: Sister Wives

5. Avoiding Reality: Catfish: The TV Show

6. Experts of Falseness: Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew

7. The New Narcissus Goes Global: The Real Housewives

8. Entranced by the New Narcissus’ Reflection Gazing Back at Us

Bibliography

Index

Biography

Megan Collins is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Prairie View A&M University, USA.