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Taylor and Francis Celebrity Worship 1St Edition 2020 Edition by Pete Ward
Celebrity Worship provides an introduction to the fascinating study of celebrity culture and religion. The book argues for celebrity as a foundational component for any consideration of the relationship between religion, media and culture. Celebrity worship is seen as a vibrant and interactive discourse of the sacred self in contemporary society. Topics discussed include:Celebrity culture.Celebrity worship and project of the self as the new sacred.Social media and the democratisation of celebrity.Reactions to celebrity death.Celebrities as theologians of the self.Christian celebrity.Using contemporary case studies, such as lifestyle television, the religious vision of Oprah Winfrey and the death of David Bowie, this book is a gripping read for those with an interest in celebrity culture, cultural studies, media studies, religion in the media and the role of religion in society. Introduction1. Media, Religion and Celebrity2. Celebrity Religion, and the Sacred Self3. The Roots and Origins of Celebrity Culture4. Celebrity, Lifestyle, and the Self5. The Presentational Self6. Celebrity and Religious Change7. Celebrities as Theologians of the Self8. Celebrity Death9. Evangelical Celebrity Culture.BibliographyIndex