{"product_id":"9781350452626-producing-chinese-reality-television","title":"Producing Chinese Reality Television","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower, Precarity and Working Cultures\u003cbr\u003eAn insider's perspective on the production practices of Chinese reality shows, offering an in-depth understanding of the working culture of Chinese television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis study examines the production of popular Chinese reality television, complemented by interviews with a broad range of practitioners including newcomers, contractors, and migrant workers, all of whom form the industry's backbone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTianyu Zhang draws on first hand experiences across six television productions, providing exclusive insights into institutional dynamics and interpersonal relationships. She examines popular television series like \u003ci\u003eWin the Bill\u003c\/i\u003e (2013-) and \u003ci\u003eWaiting For Me\u003c\/i\u003e (2014-), uncovering concealed narratives of precarious production that shape Chinese television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe goes on to examine regulations impacting the broader labour market, including unsupportive national policies, social welfare systems, unhealthy work values, and the absence of trade unions, considering how these impact the television industry. Spanning a spectrum of media landscapes, from state-owned giants like China Central Television (CCTV) to provincial outlets and independent production houses, this comprehensive study captures the essence of Chinese reality TV production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57237182480758,"sku":"9781350452626","price":92.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39939704.jpg?v=1770826980","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781350452626-producing-chinese-reality-television","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}