The sociology of fame and celebrity is at the cutting edge of current scholarship in a number of different areas of stud
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This book traces the roots of modern notions of celebrity, fame, and infamy back to the Hellenistic period of classical
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In this stunning book, photographer Brian Howell takes us into the world of celebrity impersonators—the faux famous peop
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The historical and cultural context of fame in the twenty-first century Today, celebrity culture is an inescapable part
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Indigenous Celebrity speaks to the possibilities, challenges, and consequences of popular forms of recognition, critical
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This short book by Professor Brett Kahr provides a psychoanalytic understanding of fame and celebrity in the early twent
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In this bold and compelling book, Mandy Merck argues that melodrama – an aesthetic that originated in 17th century theat
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The battle to save the world is being joined by a powerful new group of warriors. Celebrities are lending their name to
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