Celebrity in the 21st Century A Reference Handbook 1st Edition
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Full Title

Celebrity in the 21st Century A Reference Handbook 1st Edition
Author(s)

Larry Z. Leslie
Edition

1st Edition
ISBN

9781598844856, 9781598844849
Publisher

ABC-CLIO
Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

This book offers a critical look at celebrity and celebrities throughout history, emphasizing the development of celebrity as a concept, its relevance to individuals, and the role of the public and celebrities in popular culture. Tabloid magazines, television shows, and Internet sites inundate us with daily updates about movie stars, musicians, athletes, and even those who have achieved celebrity status simply for being rich and extravagant. Disturbingly, it appears that the harder our celebrities fall, the more fascinating they are to us. As popular culture becomes more influential, it is important to understand both the positive and negative aspects of celebrity. This volume traces the development of the concept of celebrity, discusses some of the problems facing both celebrities and their followers, and points to future trends and developments in our cultural understanding of celebrity. The author’s treatment is unflinchingly honest, revealing the importance of the public’s role in celebrities’ lives and establishing firm criteria for determining who is a celebrity—and who is not.

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