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Celebrity Politics
ISBN-10: 0130943258
ISBN-13: 9780130943255
Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 128 pp
Published: 08/12/2002
Status: Instock
Suggested retail price: $37.40
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For introductory courses in American Government, Media and Politics, and American Political Culture.
This text looks at the evolution and impact of celebrity politics in the United States. It discusses how closely intertwined the worlds of politics and Hollywood have become, how celebrityhood pervades the political process—from campaigns and elections to governing, lobbying, and legislating, and the long-term implications of this trend.
Examines recent elections and the prominent individuals who acted as candidates—some of whom now hold elected office.
Defines the notion of celebrity politics, and shows students how it has evolved over the course of American history.
Allows students to see how the media facilitated the creation of celebrityhood, and how the advent of television created presidential celebrities.
Discusses how celebrityhood has transformed American political culture and created serious difficulties for democratic systems.
1. The Evolution of Celebrityhood.
2. Media Image-Makers.
3. The Money Machine.
4. The Celebrity Presidency.
5. Activist Celebrities.
6. Sports Politicos.
7. Satire: The Downside of Celebrityhood.
8. Public Evaluations of the Celebrity Regime.
9. Heroes, Fools, and Villains in Celebrity Politics.
"Celebrity Politics has a great set of authors and the topic would be appropriate for undergraduate courses in American politics and in international relations." Kelly Patterson, Brigham Young University
"This is a nice book for courses on politics and popular culture/film/TV; such courses seem to be growing in number and popularity at universities nationwide." Christine Day, University of New Orleans
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