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Celebrity

Paperback • 2001 • English

Celebrity

By Chris Rojek

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About the book

In contemporary society, the cult of celebrity is inescapable. Anyone can be turned into a celebrity, and anything can be made into a celebrity event. Celebrity has become a part of everyday life, a common reference point. But how have people like Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Bill Clinton or Princess Diana impressed themselves so powerfully on the public mind? Do they have unique qualities, or have their images been constructed by the media? And what of the dark side of celebrity – why is the hun...Show more

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ISBN

9781861891044

Publisher

Reaktion Books

Published year

2001

Language

English

Original title

Celebrity

Format

Paperback

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