Tribal Warfare: "Survivor" and the Political Unconscious of Reality Television

The writing is dynamic and the ideas compelling.

Tribal Warfare offers a fascinating political analysis of a television and cultural phenomenon. Wright reveals the meaning behind Survivor”s alliances, challenges and torch-snuffings―demonstrating that the program”s tribes have spoken in more ways than one. — Dan Bollinger and Louise Wezzie Craven, Survivor Maps

Wright”s fascinating in-depth analysis adds a cultural relevance to Survivor beyond its entertainment value. You do not need to have seen the show to appreciate his research into the political and racial undertones and sociological impact of reality television. Tribal Warfare legitimizes discussion of Survivor as a literary topic. — Brian Corridan, Survivor: Guatemala

This work takes reality television seriously and examines the underlying messages of the popular Survivor series deliberately, consequently shedding light over the social dynamics within the series and among the viewers. Everyone studying reality television should read this book. — Matthew J. Smith, Wittenberg University