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Celebrity politics, Mark Wheeler

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In this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics today. Celebrity politicians and politicized celebrities have had a profound impact upon the practice of politics and the way in which it is now communicated. New forms of political participation have emerged as a result and the political classes have increasingly absorbed the values of celebrity into their own PR strategies. Celebrity activists, endorsers, humanitarians and diplomats also play a part in reconfiguring politics for a more fragmented and image-conscious public arena. In academic circles, celebrity may be viewed as a 'manufactured product'; one fabricated by media exposure so that celebrity activists are no more than 'bards of the powerful.' Mark Wheeler, however, provides a more nuanced critique contending that both celebrity politicians and politicized stars should be defined by their 'affective capacity' to operate within the public sphere. This timely book will be a valuable resource for students of media and communication studies and political science as well as general readers keen to understand the nature and reach of contemporary celebrity culture --
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
210 pages
Contents
  • Introduction 1. Celebrity Politics in an era of Late Modernity 2. A Historical Analysis of Celebrity Politics: The American Experience 3. The Mediatization of Celebrity Politics 4. Celebrity Politicians: Politicians as the Stars of Modern Election Campaigns 5. Politicized Celebrities: Agency and Activism 6. Transnational Celebrity Activism: Advocacy and Diplomacy Conclusion Notes Bibliography
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9780745652498
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Celebrity politics
Title
Celebrity politics
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Mark Wheeler
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Subject
Language
eng
Summary
In this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics today. Celebrity politicians and politicized celebrities have had a profound impact upon the practice of politics and the way in which it is now communicated. New forms of political participation have emerged as a result and the political classes have increasingly absorbed the values of celebrity into their own PR strategies. Celebrity activists, endorsers, humanitarians and diplomats also play a part in reconfiguring politics for a more fragmented and image-conscious public arena. In academic circles, celebrity may be viewed as a 'manufactured product'; one fabricated by media exposure so that celebrity activists are no more than 'bards of the powerful.' Mark Wheeler, however, provides a more nuanced critique contending that both celebrity politicians and politicized stars should be defined by their 'affective capacity' to operate within the public sphere. This timely book will be a valuable resource for students of media and communication studies and political science as well as general readers keen to understand the nature and reach of contemporary celebrity culture --
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Wheeler, Mark
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non fiction
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  • Celebrities
  • Politicians
  • Public relations and politics
  • Politics and culture
  • Politics and culture
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Celebrity politics, Mark Wheeler
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contents
Introduction 1. Celebrity Politics in an era of Late Modernity 2. A Historical Analysis of Celebrity Politics: The American Experience 3. The Mediatization of Celebrity Politics 4. Celebrity Politicians: Politicians as the Stars of Modern Election Campaigns 5. Politicized Celebrities: Agency and Activism 6. Transnational Celebrity Activism: Advocacy and Diplomacy Conclusion Notes Bibliography
Control code
FIEb17388442
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
210 pages
Isbn
9780745652498
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Other physical details
black and white illustrations
System control number
  • (Uk)016284280
  • (StEdALDL)1/2960375
  • (OCoLC)858822093
Label
Celebrity politics, Mark Wheeler
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Introduction 1. Celebrity Politics in an era of Late Modernity 2. A Historical Analysis of Celebrity Politics: The American Experience 3. The Mediatization of Celebrity Politics 4. Celebrity Politicians: Politicians as the Stars of Modern Election Campaigns 5. Politicized Celebrities: Agency and Activism 6. Transnational Celebrity Activism: Advocacy and Diplomacy Conclusion Notes Bibliography
Control code
FIEb17388442
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
210 pages
Isbn
9780745652498
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Other physical details
black and white illustrations
System control number
  • (Uk)016284280
  • (StEdALDL)1/2960375
  • (OCoLC)858822093

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