CELEBRITY WORSHIP, 1ST EDITION (Media, Religion and Culture)

Part of series: Media, Religion and Culture
Print length: 168 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 6 December 2019

Name: CELEBRITY WORSHIP, 1ST EDITION (Media, Religion and Culture)
SKU: 9781138587090
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9781138587090

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Explore the captivating intersection of celebrity culture and religion with ‘CELEBRITY WORSHIP, 1ST EDITION’ from The Bookish Owl. This insightful book presents celebrity as a core element in understanding the complex relationship between religion, media, and culture. Discover how celebrity worship functions as a dynamic discourse of the sacred self in modern society. Delve into topics like the project of self as the new sacred, the impact of social media on celebrity, reactions to celebrity deaths, and celebrities as theologians. Featuring contemporary case studies from lifestyle television, Oprah Winfrey’s religious vision, and the profound impact of David Bowie’s death, this is essential reading for fans of celebrity culture, cultural studies, media studies, and the role of religion in society.

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