American Idolatry : Celebrity, Commodity and Reality Television

by Christopher E. Bell

Book Details

Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 0786448245

ISBN-13 9780786448241

Publisher McFarland & Co Inc

Imprint McFarland & Co Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Feb 1st, 2010

Print length 232 Pages

Weight 308 grams

Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 1.20 cms

Product Classification: Television TV & society

Ksh 5,450.00

Werezi Extended Catalogue Delivery in 28 days

Delivery Location

County

Location

Delivery fee: Select location

Delivery in 28 days

Secure

Quality

Fast

Explores the process by which celebrity is created, using the first seven seasons of American Idol as a framework for analysis of how celebrity is defined, generated, nurtured, and intensified. Argues that, if fame is taken to represent the recognition of

The popular definition characterizes celebrity as a product of manufacture rather than merit. If fame is taken to represent the recognition of achievement, then modern celebrity, in contrast, must be based on something other than achievement, for celebrity and fame are not the same thing.

This book explores the process by which celebrity is created, using the first seven seasons of Fox Television''s American Idol as a framework for analysis of how celebrity is defined, generated, nurtured, and intensified.

Get American Idolatry by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by McFarland & Co Inc and it has pages.

Mind, Body, & Spirit

The Mamba Mentality

Sub Total:

Digital Library
Coming Soon

Our digital collection is currently being curated to ensure the best possible reading experience on Werezi. We'll be launching our Ebooks platform shortly.