Self-exposure : human-interest journalism and the emergence of celebrity in America, 1890-1940 / Charles L. Ponce de Leon.

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Ponce de Leon, Charles L. (Charles Leonard)

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0807862215
9780807862216

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302.23 22

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PN4888.S46 P66 2002eb

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05.33

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Contents:

Becoming visible: fame and celebrity in the modern age -- The rise of celebrity journalism -- Exposure or publicity?: the paradox of celebrity journalism -- True success: the master plot of celebrity journalism -- From parasites to public servants: the rehabilitation of the rich -- Practical idealism: political celebrity in an age of reform -- There's no business like show business: celebrity and the popular culture industries -- Heroes and pretenders: athletic celebrity and the commercialization of sports.

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Summary: This publication gives a new interpretation of the emergence of celebrity, a key part of contemporary American culture. It looks at its historical roots and the development of human-interest journalism.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-313) and index.

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This publication gives a new interpretation of the emergence of celebrity, a key part of contemporary American culture. It looks at its historical roots and the development of human-interest journalism.

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