The Psychology of Celebrity

Name: The Psychology of Celebrity
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780815369561
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By Gayle Stever

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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The Psychology of Celebrity delves into why we are fascinated by celebrities beyond our personal acquaintance. It distinguishes between fame and celebrity, tracing the origins of celebrity culture and examining the complex relationships between celebrities and their fans. The book discusses the psychological effects of fame on celebrities themselves and explores how media, particularly social media, reality TV, and technology, have transformed celebrity dynamics in modern society. Featuring research and examples from well-known figures such as the Kardashians and Michael Jackson, it highlights both the positive and negative influences celebrities exert on public perception and individual lives.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in psychology, media studies, and contemporary culture, especially those curious about the societal impact of celebrity and fame in the digital age.

The author examines historical perspectives, and addresses the way in which the media has been and continues to be an outlet for celebrities, culminating in the role of social media and technology in our modern society. This is the ideal introduction to the psychology of celebrity for students and general readers.

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Why are we fascinated by celebrities we’ve never met? What is the difference between fame and celebrity? How has social media enabled a new wave of celebrities?

The Psychology of Celebrity explores the origins of celebrity culture, the relationships celebrities have with their fans, how fame can affect celebrities, and what shapes our thinking about celebrities we admire. The book also addresses the way in which the media has been and continues to be an outlet for celebrities, culminating in the role of social media, reality television, and technology in our modern society.

Drawing on research featuring real-life celebrities, from the Kardashians to Michael Jackson, The Psychology of Celebrity shows us that celebrity influence can have both positive and negative outcomes and the impact these can have on our lives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815369561

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 110

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Education & Reference Gayle Stever Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Series: The Psychology of Everything

About the Author

Gayle Stever is an associate professor for SUNY/Empire State College, an institution that is focused on goals of lifelong learning, adult education, and access to higher education for all. She earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology with an emphasis in the psychology of media from Arizona State University in 1994. She has spent the last 30 years studying fan/celebrity relationships from a participant observer perspective and to that end, has networked extensively into a number of fan groups of both pop stars like Michael Jackson, Madonna, or Josh Groban and also television stars like William Shatner, Rene Auberjonois or Alexander Siddig.