Dive into the fascinating world of Celebrity Politics with Mark Wheeler's groundbreaking book, an essential resource for understanding the interplay between fame and political influence. This comprehensive analysis explores how celebrity politicians and activists shape modern political landscapes, transforming public engagement and communication. Discover the impact of politicized celebrities on both traditional and new media, and learn how they craft narratives that resonate with an increasingly image-conscious audience.

With 240 pages of insightful commentary, Wheeler challenges the notion of celebrity as merely a manufactured construct. Instead, he emphasizes their unique role in public discourse, highlighting their affective capacity that enables them to engage with issues that matter. This book is not just for scholars but also for anyone captivated by celebrity culture and its powerful effects on politics. Ideal for students of media, communication, and political science, it also appeals to general readers seeking an in-depth understanding of celebrity's role in governance today.

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ISBN: 9780745652498
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745652498
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


Description:
In this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis
of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics
today.

Celebrity politicians and politicized celebrities have had a
profound impact upon the practice of politics and the way in which
it is now communicated. New forms of political participation have
emerged as a result and the political classes have increasingly
absorbed the values of celebrity into their own PR strategies.
Celebrity activists, endorsers, humanitarians and diplomats also
play a part in reconfiguring politics for a more fragmented and
image-conscious public arena.

In academic circles, celebrity may be viewed as a
?manufactured product?; one fabricated by media
exposure so that celebrity activists are no more than ?bards
of the powerful.? Mark Wheeler, however, provides a more
nuanced critique contending that both celebrity politicians and
politicized stars should be defined by their ?affective
capacity? to operate within the public sphere. This timely
book will be a valuable resource for students of media and
communication studies and political science as well as general
readers keen to understand the nature and reach of contemporary
celebrity culture.