Taking Fame to Market

On the Pre-History and Post-History of Hollywood Stardom

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, History & Criticism, Performing Arts
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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.

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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.

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