Celebrity politics
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Celebrity politics
（Real politics in America）
Prentice Hall, c2003
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents of Works
- The evolution of celebrityhood
- Media image-makers
- The money machine
- The celebrity presidency
- Activist celebrities
- Sports politicos
- Satire: the downside of celebrityhood
- Public evaluations of the celebrity regime
- Heroes, fools, and villains in celebrity politics
Description and Table of Contents
Description
For introductory courses in American Government, Media and Politics, and American Political Culture.
This text looks at the evolution and impact of celebrity politics in the United States. It discusses how closely intertwined the worlds of politics and Hollywood have become, how celebrityhood pervades the political process-from campaigns and elections to governing, lobbying, and legislating, and the long-term implications of this trend.
Table of Contents
1. The Evolution of Celebrityhood.
2. Media Image-Makers.
3. The Money Machine.
4. The Celebrity Presidency.
5. Activist Celebrities.
6. Sports Politicos.
7. Satire: The Downside of Celebrityhood.
8. Public Evaluations of the Celebrity Regime.
9. Heroes, Fools, and Villains in Celebrity Politics.
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