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Completely hilarious and even better if you have any inkling of the Miami culture!
Initially, I wasn't all that interested in reading this book, as I felt as if it would be a retread of many concepts I had read before. I am glad I changed my mind, as this book has entered the category of library books I will eventually go out and buy my own copies of because I have found them so good. This was an excellent and deeply horrifying look at how reality TV is working to reinforce harmful messages about women, minorities, and the poor. Pozner gives example after example after example of these messages, using the words of the participants and creators themselves. Ever since watching Jean Kilbourne's awesome documentary series "Killing Us Softly" as a teenager, I have had a desire to teach students about the manipulative ways of advertising and media. This book refuels that desire, especially now that I am working with teenagers who have grown up with this media and these messages. One of the best parts about the book is the resource guide Pozner provides at the end, complete with organizations that work on media awareness and activities you can perform with groups of all ages. Highly, highly recommended for teachers, parents, teenagers--everyone!
Peter Carey is a genius. That's really all I can say.