Why should we listen to celebrities like Bono or Angelina Jolie when they endorse a politician or take a position on an issue? Do we listen to them? Despite the
In this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics today. Celebrity politicians and
The Hollywood Connection argues that celebrity politics may matter in broader settings than previously understood. The questions presented in this collection ar
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
This book offers rare insight into the world of celebrity and media in China and beyond, looking closely at the dynamics of stardom and celebrity endorsement an