A neglected genre that promises to shed light on the culture of consumption appears in the form of the daytime television game shows whose hegemonic message seems to convey and to justify a widespread obeisance to the mandate of materialism. A close analysis of the longest running game show, The Price Is Right , suggests that all facets of this program combine to reinforce its central meaning as a ritualistic validation of consumption-oriented greed.
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A neglected genre that promises to shed light on the culture of consumption appears in the form of the daytime television game shows whose hegemonic message seems to convey and to justify a widespread obeisance to the mandate of materialism. A close analysis of the longest running game show, The Price Is Right , suggests that all facets of this program combine to reinforce its central meaning as a ritualistic validation of consumption-oriented greed.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0879726210.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 134 p. Television & Culture. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 134 p. Television & Culture. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 125 p. Contains: Illustrations. Television and Culture. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 92075573 Type of material Book Personal name Holbrook, Morris B. Main title Daytime television game shows and the celebration of merchandise: the Price is right / Morris B. Holbrook. Published/Created Bowling Green, Ohio: Bowling Green State University Popular Press, c1993. Description 125 p. : ill.; 24 cm. ISBN 0879726202 0879726210 (pbk. ) LC classification PN1992.8. Q5 H65 1993 LC Subjects Price is right (Television program) Game shows--Social aspects--United States. Consumption (Economics)--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-125). Series Television and culture Geographic area code n-us---
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 134 p. Television & Culture. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
