Taking Fame to Market
On the Pre-History and Post-History of Hollywood Stardom
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, History & Criticism, Performing Arts
| Author: | B. King | ISBN: | 9781137344281 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | November 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | B. King |
| ISBN: | 9781137344281 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | November 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book explores, from a sociological perspective, the relationship between acting as symbolic work and the commercialization of popular culture. Particular attention is paid to the social conditions that gave rise to stardom in the theatre and cinema, and how shifts in the marketing of stars have impacted upon contemporary celebrity culture.
This book explores, from a sociological perspective, the relationship between acting as symbolic work and the commercialization of popular culture. Particular attention is paid to the social conditions that gave rise to stardom in the theatre and cinema, and how shifts in the marketing of stars have impacted upon contemporary celebrity culture.
