Big Brother International: Format, Critics and Publics [Paperback]

Ernest Mathijs (Editor), Janet Jones (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2005

Since its inception, Big Brother has been versioned in over thirty countries and reached an estimated audience of over two billion. The first of its kind, this book considers the reception and impact of the series, and how different regions adopt the format to suit local cultural concerns and achieve commercial success. The book functions not only as a discussion of one single television program but also as a reflection on the medium's history and future, and its impact on popular culture.

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About the Author

Janet Jones is lecturer at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth. Ernest Mathijs is lecturer in film studies at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth, and co-editor of Alternative Europe and The Cinema of the Low Countries (both Wallflower Press, 2004).

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wallflower Press (May 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904764185
• ISBN-13: 978-1904764182
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,265,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)