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Celebrity Cultures: An Introduction
Lee Barron
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Description for Celebrity Cultures: An Introduction
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What is celebrity? How do celebrities influence society? Why do we hang on their every word, tweet or status update? Celebrity Cultures offers a fresh insight into the field of celebrity studies by updating existing debates and exploring recent developments. From the PR campaigns of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, this book critically evaluates a number of diverse celebrity case-studies and considers what they reveal about contemporary global society. Taking into account issues such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, economics, politics and the media, the ... Read more
What is celebrity? How do celebrities influence society? Why do we hang on their every word, tweet or status update? Celebrity Cultures offers a fresh insight into the field of celebrity studies by updating existing debates and exploring recent developments. From the PR campaigns of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, this book critically evaluates a number of diverse celebrity case-studies and considers what they reveal about contemporary global society. Taking into account issues such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, economics, politics and the media, the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
375g
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446249277
SKU
V9781446249277
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Ref
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Reviews for Celebrity Cultures: An Introduction
Celebrity Cultures is a wonderfully rich and very well researched examination of the field. It offers a detailed discussion of the origins and histories of celebrity, drawing on a wide range of academic reference points and popular illustrations. The writing is lucid, energetic, and the book is very well organised around a set of key themes and critical issues. Celebrity ... Read more