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consumption of this 'persona'. Turner's gaze fixes on developments in digital, social and global mediascapes, drawing media and celebrity studies
into complex critical, political and cultural debates in his indomitable style" - James Bennett, Royal Holloway, University of London "An
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writes with power and persuasion, and brilliantly explores what it is about celebrity today that should concern us all- - Sean Redmond, Deakin
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and reality TV allow us a previously unimagined engagement with the manufactured 'persona' of celebrity. Nana
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theory, filled with original insights, the new edition of Understanding Celebrity remains the go-to text of celebrity studies. Where does the
production of celebrity end and its consumption begin? This book sets out to explore and unravel the cult of celebrity, and does so extremely well.
Graeme Turner writes with power and persuasion, and brilliantly explores what it is about celebrity today that should concern us all" - Sean
Redmond, Deakin University "A key touchstone for celebrity studies. Jen Mem rated it liked it Oct 27, Want to Read saving. Announcements
Message board Help. An essential read for students and scholars in the field" - Sue Holmes, University of East Anglia "Cements Turner's status as
the most important figure in celebrity studies Turner widens the frame of discussion and it is here that the value of the book is evident, not only as
summative text on the academic study of celebrity but also as a compelling exploration of issues relating to consumerism and identity,
Americanisation and the 'battle' between elite and popular culture. Late payment fees apply. I confirm that I am over 18 years old. Four fortnightly
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perplexing and infuriating of modern phenomena. Understanding Celebrity remains the go-to text of celebrity studies- - Joshua Gamsom, University
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research interests include Australian film and media, issues in Australian Nationalism, popular culture, celebrity, and talkback radio. This book
presents a broad survey across all media as well as a new synthesis of theoretical positions, that will be welcomed by all students of media and
cultural studies. This is the first comprehensive overview of the production and consumption of celebrity from within cultural and media studies.
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