Baring our souls: tv talk shows and the religion of recovery
Auteur :
Lowney, Kathleen S.
Éditeur :
Lowney, Kathleen S.
ISBN :
9780202305943
Date de publication :
31 déc. 1999
Dimensions :
23,0 x 14,7 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
254 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Although TV talk shows are a recent phenomenon, their roots go back to the circuses and religious revivals of the 19th century. They emphasize only the deviant aspects of their guests' lives. And like the revivalists of old, talk show hosts attempt to ""convert"" their guests through healing powers.