{"product_id":"survivor-9781538196557","title":"Survivor","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e anniversary of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSurvivor \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith a look back at one of history?s most popular and long-running reality shows. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremiering in 2000, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e altered the landscape of network television from its first season, popularizing reality shows for audiences in the 21st century and quickly growing to a semi-annual release slate that has resulted in more than 46 seasons and hundreds of contestants. Over twenty years later, the series remains popular and a ratings hit, maintaining a devoted fanbase even as the television landscape has evolved and shifted to streaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Survivor\u003ci\u003e: A Cultural History\u003c\/i\u003e, Joseph J. Darowski and Kate Darowski analyze how the iconic CBS show revolutionized television and has adapted and changed across decades of production. They explore the creation of the series and its surprising emergence as a ratings juggernaut, the evolution of gameplay for both the producers and the players, the series existence as a self-proclaimed ?social experiment?, and much more. While the basic premise of the series has remained the same?survivors are marooned in the wild with few supplies and must vote someone out at a weekly tribal council with the goal of being the sole survivor to win $1 million?there are notable differences from where the game began to where it is now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom stylistic changes in the presentation of the show to new twists in the game rules, the transformations from season 1 to the present reflect real life, keeping the show fresh amid a stream of new reality competition shows. Survivor\u003ci\u003e: A Cultural History \u003c\/i\u003edetails these cultural shifts while highlighting \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e?s place as one of the most impactful television shows of this century. Featuring an overview of the key players and a ranking of the must watch-seasons, this is an essential guide for fans both new and old.","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041279672663,"sku":"9781538196557","price":38.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538196557.jpg?v=1750949638","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/survivor-9781538196557","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}