Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame : The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity

This book investigates the stardom of Lady Gaga within a cultural-sociological framework. Resisting a reductionist perspective of fame as a commodity, Mathieu Deflem offers an empirical examination of the social conditions that informed Lady Gaga's rise to fame. The book delves into topics such...

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Main Author Deflem, Mathieu (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Subjects
Social sciences.
United States > Study and teaching.
Music.
Cultural studies.
Mass media.
Communication.
Social sciences in mass media.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781137584687
DOI10.1057/978-1-137-58468-7
Physical DescriptionXII, 245 p. online resource.

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Summary:This book investigates the stardom of Lady Gaga within a cultural-sociological framework. Resisting a reductionist perspective of fame as a commodity, Mathieu Deflem offers an empirical examination of the social conditions that informed Lady Gaga's rise to fame. The book delves into topics such as the marketing of Lady Gaga; the legal issues that have dogged her career; the media; her audience; her activism; issues of sex, gender, and sexuality; and Lady Gaga's unique artistry. By training a spotlight on this singular pop icon, Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame invites readers to consider the nature of stardom in an age of celebrity.
ISBN:9781137584687
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DOI:10.1057/978-1-137-58468-7
Physical Description:XII, 245 p. online resource.

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