Celebrity In America
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In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss Celebrity in America. What makes people like Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolly Parton or Kelly Clarkson (to name a few examples) famous? Is there any difference between celebrity versus being famous? Join your hosts in this episode discussing the influence of celebrity and fame on our current society and culture.
Research/Resources:
Henderson, Amy E. 2008. "From Barnum to Bling: The Changing Face of Celebrity Culture." In Celebrity Culture in the United States. Fitzgerald, Terence J., editor. 5–11. New York, Dublin: The H.W. Wilson Co. Published in the Smithsonian Repository Archival website and available on https://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/16810/npg_BarnumToBling.pdf?sequence=1
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