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Self-exposure : human-interest journalism and the emergence of celebrity in America, 1890-1940 /

This publication gives a new interpretation of the emergence of celebrity, a key part of contemporary American culture. It looks at its historical roots and the development of human-interest journalism.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ponce de Leon, Charles L. (Charles Leonard)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2002.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Becoming visible: fame and celebrity in the modern age
  • The rise of celebrity journalism
  • Exposure or publicity?: the paradox of celebrity journalism
  • True success: the master plot of celebrity journalism
  • From parasites to public servants: the rehabilitation of the rich
  • Practical idealism: political celebrity in an age of reform
  • There's no business like show business: celebrity and the popular culture industries
  • Heroes and pretenders: athletic celebrity and the commercialization of sports.