{"title":"Mark Wheeler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Wheeler\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the complex interplay of media, public figures, and political power. His works unpack the influence of celebrity culture on political discourse, revealing the subtle ways fame shapes societal attitudes and policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Wheeler's books provide thoughtful analysis for readers interested in understanding the modern dynamics of political communication and public perception. Expect sharp, well-researched insights that challenge conventional views.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celebrity-politics-by-mark-wheeler-9780745652498","title":"Celebrity Politics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrity politicians and politicised 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 politicised stars should be defined by their ‘affective capacity’ to operate within the public sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462683148524,"sku":"9780745652498","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745652498-celebrity-politics.jpg?v=1775021145"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-wheeler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}