Audience Interactions In Contemporary Celebrity Culture

Author : Gaëlle Ouvrein,Ana Jorge,Hilde Van den Bulck
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781666922448

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Audience Interactions in Contemporary Celebrity Culture by Gaëlle Ouvrein,Ana Jorge,Hilde Van den Bulck Pdf

Audience Interactions in Contemporary Celebrity Culture: Approaches from across Disciplines explores current understandings of celebrity-audience relationships in the context of digitalization and the ongoing celebritization of all aspects of culture and society. Focusing on the themes of celebrity and health, celebrity and identity, and celebrity and scandal, this volume presents chapters authored by experts from across the globe that deal with celebrity-audience relationships in different historical, cultural, and social settings, tackling the topics from social-psychological, critical/cultural, and persuasive perspectives. In doing so, this book highlights the broadening of disciplinary, paradigmatic, theoretical, and methodological approaches to celebrity studies research. By bringing these different approaches together in one book and drawing overall conclusions across chapters, the editors and contributors of this volume promote and facilitate cross-fertilization in ongoing efforts to grasp the fascinating complexity of celebrity-audiences relationships. Scholars of media, pop culture, and celebrity studies will find this collection particularly useful.

Author : Martin Barker,Su Holmes,Sarah Ralph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134998500

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Celebrity Audiences by Martin Barker,Su Holmes,Sarah Ralph Pdf

The study of audience relations with star / celebrity culture has often been marginalised in Star/Celebrity Studies. This book brings together new research which explores a range of audience encounters with celebrities, moving across social media, royal weddings, national identity to questions of age, gender and class. In doing so, the essays illuminate the complex and negotiated nature of audience investments in celebrity culture, collectively questioning the often simplistic and dismissive judgements that are made about audience/ celebrity relationships in this regard. The book provides a dedicated space to showcase a range of current work in the field, seeking to both consolidate and stimulate what is a vibrant and crucial aspect of studying celebrity culture.

Author : Chris Rojek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745698120

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Presumed Intimacy: Parasocial Interaction in Media, Society and Celebrity Culture by Chris Rojek Pdf

‘Presumed intimacy’ refers to a relationship that requires instant trust, confidence, disclosure and the recognition of vulnerability. Chris Rojek investigates the impact of relationships of ‘presumed intimacy’, where audiences form strong identifications with mediated others, whether they be celebrities, political personae or online friends. Arguing that the way the media are able to manage these relationships is a significant aspect of their power structure, the core of the book is an investigation into the complicity of the media in encouraging presumed intimacy and the cultural, social and political consequences arising from this. Beyond this, it examines how intimacy is performed as a masquerade in many social settings – the scripts we follow in social settings that try to manufacture a shortcut to intimacy. A compelling look into mediated relationships in the network society, Presumed Intimacy will be a key contribution to the critical analysis of society, media and culture.

Author : Graeme Turner
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446292716

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Understanding Celebrity by Graeme Turner Pdf

“An outstanding achievement... Graeme Turner writes with power and persuasion, and brilliantly explores what it is about celebrity today that should concern us all” - Sean Redmond, Deakin University “A key touchstone for celebrity studies. Turner thoughtfully illuminates the variety of production and consumption practices through which celebrity circulates today, whilst remaining sensitive to the complexity of power relations in play. An essential read for students and scholars in the field” - Sue Holmes, University of East Anglia “Cements Turner’s status as the most important figure in celebrity studies... Turner’s gaze fixes on developments in digital, social and global mediascapes, drawing media and celebrity studies into complex critical, political and cultural debates in his indomitable style" - James Bennett, Royal Holloway, University of London “An extraordinary synthesis of research and theory... Understanding Celebrity remains the go-to text of celebrity studies" - Joshua Gamsom, University of San Francisco Where does the production of celebrity end and its consumption begin? Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and reality TV allow us a previously unimagined engagement with the manufactured 'persona' of celebrity. Understanding Celebrity has become the go-to text for understanding the connection between the production and consumption of this 'persona'. The long-awaited second edition assesses the changing nature of this pivotal relationship in celebrity studies. The book: Explains how social media is key in establishing an online presence for celebrities Critically analyses the changing nature of fan culture within the online environment Delves into a richer and more detailed account of the history of celebrity Examines in greater depth the increased role of reality TV Incorporates recent contributions from feminist scholars to the field Enriched with new examples drawn from popular culture, this is a contemporary and incisive look at celebrity studies. Understanding Celebrity is not only an essential text, but a stimulating read for students studying celebrity and popular culture across media studies, cultural studies and sociology.

Author : Sam Han
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315446745

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(Inter)Facing Death by Sam Han Pdf

In modern times, death is understood to have undergone a transformation not unlike religion. Whereas in the past it was out in the open, it now resides mostly in specialized spaces of sequestration—funeral homes, hospitals and other medical facilities. A mainstay in so-called traditional societies in the form of ritual practices, death was usually messy but meaningful, with the questions of what happens to the dead or where they go lying at the heart of traditional culture and religion. In modernity, however, we are said to have effectively sanitized it, embalmed it and packaged it—but it seems that death is back. In the current era marked by economic, political and social uncertainty, we see it on television, on the Internet; we see it almost everywhere. (Inter)Facing Death analyzes the nexus of death and digital culture in the contemporary moment in the context of recent developments in social, cultural and political theory. It argues that death today can be thought of as "interfaced," that is mediated and expressed, in various aspects of contemporary life rather than put to the side or overcome, as many narratives of modernity have suggested. Employing concepts from anthropology, sociology, media studies and communications, (Inter)Facing Death examines diverse phenomena where death and digital culture meet, including art, online suicide pacts, the mourning of celebrity deaths, terrorist beheadings and selfies. Providing new lines of thinking about one of the oldest questions facing the human and social sciences, this book will appeal to scholars and students of social and political theory, anthropology, sociology and cultural and media studies with interests in death.

Author : P. David Marshall
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452944029

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Celebrity and Power by P. David Marshall Pdf

Simultaneously celebrated and denigrated, celebrities represent not only the embodiment of success, but also the ultimate construction of false value. Celebrity and Power questions the impulse to become embroiled with the construction and collapse of the famous, exploring the concept of the new public intimacy: a product of social media in which celebrities from Lady Gaga to Barack Obama are expected to continuously campaign for audiences in new ways. In a new Introduction for this edition, P. David Marshall investigates the viewing public’s desire to associate with celebrity and addresses the explosion of instant access to celebrity culture, bringing famous people and their admirers closer than ever before.

Author : Kerry O. Ferris,Scott R. Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781136828676

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Stargazing by Kerry O. Ferris,Scott R. Harris Pdf

The sociology of fame and celebrity is at the cutting edge of current scholarship in a number of different areas of study. Stargazing highlights the interactional dynamics of celebrity and fame in contemporary society, including the thoughts and feelings of stars on the red carpet, the thrills and risks of encountering a famous person at a convention or on the streets, and the excitement generated even by the obvious fakery of celebrity impersonators. Using compelling, real-life examples involving popular celebrities, Ferris and Harris examine how the experience and meanings of celebrity are shaped by social norms, interactional negotiations, and interpretive storytelling.

Author : Lee Barron
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473911352

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Celebrity Cultures by Lee Barron Pdf

What is celebrity? How do celebrities influence society? Why do we hang on their every word, tweet or status update? Celebrity Cultures offers a fresh insight into the field of celebrity studies by updating existing debates and exploring recent developments. From the PR campaigns of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, this book critically evaluates a number of diverse celebrity case-studies and considers what they reveal about contemporary global society. Taking into account issues such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, economics, politics and the media, the book draws upon a range of cultural theorists including Theodore Adorno and Jean Baudrillard. Over the course of ten richly illustrated chapters, the book: Draws upon sociology, cultural theory, media analysis and celebrity commentary to explore and re-evaluate the study of celebrity. Examines the international appeal of celebrity including examples from India, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Includes chapter introductions identifying key points and annotated further reading suggestions. Celebrity Cultures is an invaluable resource for students of celebrity, media and cultural studies.

Author : Ashumi Shah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783658437398

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The Mediaverse and Speculative Fiction Television by Ashumi Shah Pdf

Author : María Cristina C. Mabrey,Leticia Pérez Alonso
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000574692

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Cinematic Representations of Women in Modern Celebrity Culture, 1900–1950 by María Cristina C. Mabrey,Leticia Pérez Alonso Pdf

The purpose of this edited volume is to explore the contributions of women to European, Mexican, American and Indian film industries during the years 1900 to 1950, an important period that signified the rise and consolidation of media technologies. Their pioneering work as film stars, writers, directors, designers and producers as well as their endeavors to bridge the gap between the avant-garde and mass culture are significant aspects of this collection. This intersection will be carefully nuanced through their cinematographic production, performances and artistic creations. Other distinctive features pertain to the interconnection of gender roles and moral values with ways of looking, which paves the way for realigning social and aesthetic conventions of femininity. Based on this thematic and diverse sociocultural context, this study has an international scope, their main audiences being scholars and graduate students that pursue to advance interdisciplinary research in the field of feminist theory, film, gender, media and avant-garde studies. Likewise, historians, art and literature specialists will find the content appealing to the degree that intermedial and cross-cultural approaches are presented.

Author : Tom Mole
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521884778

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Romanticism and Celebrity Culture, 1750-1850 by Tom Mole Pdf

An interdisciplinary collection of essays exploring how our modern idea of celebrity was created in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Author : Mathieu Deflem
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137584687

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Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame by Mathieu Deflem Pdf

This book investigates the stardom of Lady Gaga within a cultural-sociological framework. Resisting a reductionist perspective of fame as a commodity, Mathieu Deflem offers an empirical examination of the social conditions that informed Lady Gaga’s rise to fame. The book delves into topics such as the marketing of Lady Gaga; the legal issues that have dogged her career; the media; her audience; her activism; issues of sex, gender, and sexuality; and Lady Gaga’s unique artistry. By training a spotlight on this singular pop icon, Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame invites readers to consider the nature of stardom in an age of celebrity.

Author : Liora Sarfati
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780253057181

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Contemporary Korean Shamanism by Liora Sarfati Pdf

Once viewed as an embarrassing superstition, the theatrical religious performances of Korean shamans—who communicate with the dead, divine the future, and become possessed—are going mainstream. Attitudes toward Korean shamanism are changing as shamanic traditions appear in staged rituals, museums, films, and television programs, as well as on the internet. Contemporary Korean Shamanism explores this vernacular religion and practice, which includes sensory rituals using laden altars, ecstatic dance, and animal sacrifice, within South Korea's hypertechnologized society, where over 200,000 shamans are listed in professional organizations. Liora Sarfati reveals how representations of shamanism in national, commercialized, and screen-mediated settings have transformed opinions of these religious practitioners and their rituals. Applying ethnography and folklore research, Contemporary Korean Shamanism maps this shift in perception about shamanism—from a sign of a backward, undeveloped Korea to a valuable, indigenous cultural asset.

Author : P. David Marshall,Sean Redmond
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118475010

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A Companion to Celebrity by P. David Marshall,Sean Redmond Pdf

Companion to Celebrity presents a multi-disciplinary collection of original essays that explore myriad issues relating to the origins, evolution, and current trends in the field of celebrity studies. Offers a detailed, systematic, and clear presentation of all aspects of celebrity studies, with a structure that carefully build its enquiry Draws on the latest scholarly developments in celebrity analyses Presents new and provocative ways of exploring celebrity’s meanings and textures Considers the revolutionary ways in which new social media have impacted on the production and consumption of celebrity

Author : Allison K. Deutermann,Matthew Hunter,Musa Gurnis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783030523329

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Publicity and the Early Modern Stage by Allison K. Deutermann,Matthew Hunter,Musa Gurnis Pdf

What did publicity look like before the eighteenth century? What were its uses and effects, and around whom was it organized? The essays in this collection ask these questions of early modern London. Together, they argue that commercial theater was a vital engine in celebrity’s production. The men and women associated with playing—not just actors and authors, but playgoers, characters, and the extraordinary local figures adjunct to playhouse productions—introduced new ways of thinking about the function and meaning of fame in the period; about the networks of communication through which it spread; and about theatrical publics. Drawing on the insights of Habermasean public sphere theory and on the interdisciplinary field of celebrity studies, Publicity and the Early Modern Stage introduces a new and comprehensive look at early modern theories and experiences of publicity.