Celebrity
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Author Description
Celebrity introduces the key terms and concepts, dilemmas and issues that are central to the study and critical understanding of celebrity. Drawing on two dynamic models from two different modes of enquiry - the circuit of celebrity culture and the circuit of celebrity affect - this book explores the multi-layered, multi-faceted contexts and concepts that sit within and surround the study of celebrity. Through building a critical story about celebrity, Sean Redmond discusses key topics such as identity and representation; the celebrity body; the consumption of celebrity and celebrity culture; and the sensory connection between fans and celebrities, gender, activism, gossip and toxicity. Including case studies on Miley Cyrus, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Winslet, Celebrity is a dynamic and topical volume ideal for students and academics in celebrity and cultural studies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental mechanisms, cultural dilemmas, and affective structures that define the modern phenomenon of celebrity. Sean Redmond, a scholar in media and cultural studies, utilizes two primary analytical frameworks—the circuit of celebrity culture and the circuit of celebrity affect—to deconstruct how fame is produced, consumed, and experienced. By synthesizing theoretical inquiry with contemporary examples, the text provides a comprehensive lens through which to examine the intersection of identity, representation, and the sensory relationship between public figures and their audiences.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical models including the circuit of celebrity culture and the circuit of celebrity affect.
- Critical analysis of celebrity identity, representation, and the physical body.
- Case studies featuring prominent figures such as Miley Cyrus, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson, and Kate Winslet.
- Examination of social dynamics including gender, activism, gossip, and toxicity in fan-celebrity relations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics recognize this volume as a structured introduction to the field of celebrity studies. Readers frequently note the balance between theoretical rigor and accessible case studies, making it a standard text for students navigating the complexities of media culture.
Page Count:
332
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203114809
ISBN-13:
9780203114803
Media Studies
Fame
Sociology
Celebrities
