Celebrities Giving Back

Author : Kayleen Reusser
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781612281322

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Celebrities Giving Back by Kayleen Reusser Pdf

It takes someone with compassion to see a need. It takes someone with perseverance to achieve a goal. Dozens of Americans who hold prestigious positions—actors, athletes, politicians, business leaders—work tirelessly every day to improve the lives of people around the world. From Bono to Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Carter to Tony Hawk, the stories in this book will amaze you. One of the richest men in the world left his company to develop programs to cure AIDS. A popular Latin American musician was so saddened by the sight of homeless children that she named her charity after them. Another woman made her dying sister a promise—and kept it—to educate women about breast cancer. These people were not content to allow suffering to happen. They have brought great changes to the world, and their good deeds have inspired others to take action. How can you become involved in your community and improve people’s lives? You are never too young—or too old—to make a difference.

Author : Elaine Jeffreys,Paul Allatson
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Celebrities
ISBN : 1783204826

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Celebrity Philanthropy by Elaine Jeffreys,Paul Allatson Pdf

There s no question that celebrities these days are some of the most prominent faces of philanthropic activity yet their participation raises questions about efficacy, motivations, and activism overall. This book presents case studies of celebrity philanthropy from around the globe including such figures as Shakira, Arundhati Roy, Zhang Ziyi, Bono, and Madonna looking at the tensions between celebrity activism and ground-level work and the relationship between celebrity philanthropy and cultural citizenship."

Author : Cecilia Minden
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781633627505

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Giving Back by Cecilia Minden Pdf

Have you ever wondered which charities you should support or how much you can afford to give? This book introduces readers to the idea of giving back to the community. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Author : Ilan Kapoor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780415783385

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Celebrity Humanitarianism by Ilan Kapoor Pdf

This book examines the new phenomenon of celebrity humanitarianism arguing that legitimates neoliberal capitalism and global inequality.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Celebrities
ISBN : 1783204834

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Celebrity Philanthropy by Anonim Pdf

There is no question that celebrities these days are some of the most prominent faces of philanthropic activity - yet their participation raises questions about efficacy, motivations, and activism overall. This book presents case studies of celebrity philanthropy from around the globe - including such figures as Shakira, Arundhati Roy, Zhang Ziyi, Bono, and Madonna - looking at the tensions between celebrity activism and groundlevel work and the relationship between celebrity philanthropy and cultural citizenship.

Author : Chenelle M. Wiles
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780578138565

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I'm Not A Celebrity but I Have A Story by Chenelle M. Wiles Pdf

Author : Devin Alexander
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Reducing diets
ISBN : 0767928814

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The Most Decadent Diet Ever! by Devin Alexander Pdf

The author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Biggest Loser Cookbook" shares sinfully tempting--yet amazingly healthy--recipes for America's all-time favorite foods.

Author : Louise Edwards,Elaine Jeffreys
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789622090873

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Celebrity in China by Louise Edwards,Elaine Jeffreys Pdf

Celebrity is a pervasive aspect of everyday life and a growing field of academic inquiry. This is the first book-length exploration of celebrity culture in the People's Republic of China and its interaction with international norms of celebrity production. The book comprises case studies from popular culture (film, music, dance, literature, internet); official culture (military, political, and moral exemplars) and business celebrities. This breadth illuminates the ways capitalism and communism converge in the elevation of particular individuals to fame in contemporary China. The book will interest scholars and students in media, popular culture and China studies. Journalists may find the book useful for their analysis of famous figures in China and people working in creative industries area may appreciate these insights into 'image management' in China.--Louise Edwards is professor of modern China studies at the University of Hong Kong. -Elaine Jeffreys is a senior lecturer in China studies at the University of Technology, Sydney.--

Author : Heather Mendick,Aisha Ahmad,Kim Allen,Laura Harvey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781474294225

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Celebrity, Aspiration and Contemporary Youth by Heather Mendick,Aisha Ahmad,Kim Allen,Laura Harvey Pdf

Celebrity, Aspiration and Contemporary Youth uses the lens of celebrity to explore how young people think about their futures under austerity. Based on an interdisciplinary study, the book offers fresh insights into contemporary youth aspirations and inequalities. It helps us to understand young people's transitions into adulthood at a time of socio-economic 'crisis'. Drawing on original data, the authors examine what it means for young people to be forming their aspirations within the context of 'austere meritocracy'. The book addresses three central questions: What kinds of futures do young people desire and imagine for themselves? What is required of young people in the process of achieving these futures? And how are inequalities embedded and reproduced within these? Using young people's 'celebrity talk' to explore their aspirations, the authors challenge stereotypes of young people as a fame-hungry, get-rich-quick generation. Instead, they show how young people engage critically with celebrity and its discourses. Key chapters focus on how young people talk about youth, work, authenticity, success, happiness, money and fame in relation to their own lives and those of celebrities. Each of these chapters contains a case study of an international celebrity, including, Beyoncé, Will Smith, Bill Gates, Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian. The authors conclude with possibilities for social change. They show that celebrity offers an important way of working with young people to critically explore what futures are possible and for whom.

Author : Edie Fraser,Robyn Spizman
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781600378515

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Do Your Giving While You Are Living by Edie Fraser,Robyn Spizman Pdf

If you want to help, but aren’t sure how, these words of wisdom from leaders in charity and philanthropy can get you started . . . This illuminating little book with a very big—and very timely—message features contributions from some of the most influential and philanthropic people and organizations in the world today, including founders and CEOs from such groups as the Make a Wish Foundation, Dress for Success Worldwide, the American Red Cross, and any more, as well as executives who drive corporate giving efforts. Whether they’re leading-edge thinkers or hometown heroes, their stories of how they make a difference—along with specific action steps readers can take—form an inspiring mosaic. You don’t need to be rich and powerful to make a difference—and with this book, you’ll discover the many ways that giving back can transform your life as well as the lives of others.

Author : David Bray,Elaine Jeffreys
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317422365

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New Mentalities of Government in China by David Bray,Elaine Jeffreys Pdf

China continues to transform apace, flowing from the forces of deregulation, privatization and globalization unleashed by economic reforms which began in late 1978. The dramatic scope of economic change in China is often counterposed to the apparent lack of political change as demonstrated by continued Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rule. However, the ongoing dominance of the CCP belies the fact that much has also changed in relation to practices of government, including how authorities and citizens interact in the management of daily life. New Mentalities of Government in China examines how the privatization and professionalization of ‘public’ service provision is transforming the nature of government and everyday life in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The book addresses key theoretical questions on the nature of government in China and documents the emergence of a range of ‘new mentalities of government’ in China. Its chapters focus on areas such as clinical trials, conceptualizing government, consumer activity, elite philanthropy, lifestyle and beauty advice, public health, social work, volunteering; and urban and rural planning. Offering a topical examination of shifting modes of governance in contemporary China, this book will appeal to scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, politics and sociology.

Author : Kimberly Dillon Summers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798216107590

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Justin Timberlake by Kimberly Dillon Summers Pdf

This revealing biography of pop star Justin Timberlake documents his background, childhood career, achievements, and disappointments. From his first taste of fame as an 11-year-old contestant on the TV show Star Search to making it big with the boy-band 'N Sync and his subsequent solo career to the notoriety following the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance "incident" with Janet Jackson, this biography presents an accurate overview of Justin Timberlake's life and impact on popular culture. Justin Timberlake: A Biography gives students access to unbiased insight into how Timberlake achieved stardom. The narrative tone and manageable length make this book easy to read, while the accurate presentation of the historical context of his life's events makes it engaging and relevant for young readers. This title will appeal to teen readers due to their natural interest in pop icons. In addition, the enviable success of Timberlake's career path can serve as a source of inspiration and hope for young adults.

Author : Andrea McDonnell,Susan J. Douglas
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781479852437

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Celebrity by Andrea McDonnell,Susan J. Douglas Pdf

The historical and cultural context of fame in the twenty-first century Today, celebrity culture is an inescapable part of our media landscape and our everyday lives. This was not always the case. Over the past century, media technologies have increasingly expanded the production and proliferation of fame. Celebrity explores this revolution and its often under-estimated impact on American culture. Using numerous precedent-setting examples spanning more than one hundred years of media history, Douglas and McDonnell trace the dynamic relationship between celebrity and the technologies of mass communication that have shaped the nature of fame in the United States. Revealing how televised music fanned a worldwide phenomenon called “Beatlemania” and how Kim Kardashian broke the internet, Douglas and McDonnell also show how the media has shaped both the lives of the famous and the nature of the spotlight itself. Celebrity examines the production, circulation, and effects of celebrity culture to consider the impact of stars from Shirley Temple to Muhammad Ali to the homegrown star made possible by your Instagram feed. It maps ever-evolving media technologies as they adeptly interweave the lives of the rich and famous into ours: from newspapers and photography in the nineteenth century, to the twentieth century’s radio, cinema, and television, up to the revolutionary impact of the internet and social media. Today, mass media relies upon an ever-changing cast of celebrities to grab our attention and money, and new stars are conquering new platforms to build their adoring audiences and enhance their images. In the era of YouTube, Snapchat, and reality television, fame may be fleeting, but its impact on society is profound and lasting.

Author : Kevin Latham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351718752

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Routledge Handbook of Chinese Culture and Society by Kevin Latham Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary resource that offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary Chinese social and cultural issues in the twenty-first century. Bringing together experts in their respective fields, this cutting-edge survey of the significant phenomena and directions in China today covers a range of issues including the following: State, privatisation and civil society Family and education Urban and rural life Gender, and sexuality and reproduction Popular culture and the media Religion and ethnicity Forming an accessible and fascinating insight into Chinese culture and society, this handbook will be invaluable to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, area studies, history, politics and cultural and media studies.

Author : Mehdi Semati,Kate Zambon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000894196

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Global Politics of Celebrity by Mehdi Semati,Kate Zambon Pdf

In the age of networked publics and global viral publicity, celebrity is transnational. Its circulation illuminates global, national, and local dynamics of power and resistance. Celebrity shapes concepts of race, gender, class, and national identity on a global scale. Governments use transnational celebrity as evidence of their country’s cultural power, transmuting cultural influence into economic and political power. Meanwhile, celebrities who cross borders become potent and contested icons of national identity. At the grassroots level, citizens in diverse geographic contexts are becoming increasingly fluent in the global language of celebrity and are mobilizing it in new ways for personal and political projects. Reaching beyond the Global North, this book showcases research on transnational celebrity as a technology of soft power and counter-hegemonic organizing, and as a driver of discourses of race and migration. It also explores self-presentation and self-branding in the globalized attention economy. This book demonstrates the need for a renewed politicized treatment of the topic of celebrity in its transnational and globalizing reach. The chapters in this book were originally published in the journal Popular Communication.