Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame
Author | : Mathieu Deflem |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2016-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137584687 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137584688 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book investigates the stardom of Lady Gaga within a cultural-sociological framework. Resisting a reductionist perspective of fame as a commodity, Mathieu Deflem offers an empirical examination of the social conditions that informed Lady Gaga’s rise to fame. The book delves into topics such as the marketing of Lady Gaga; the legal issues that have dogged her career; the media; her audience; her activism; issues of sex, gender, and sexuality; and Lady Gaga’s unique artistry. By training a spotlight on this singular pop icon, Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame invites readers to consider the nature of stardom in an age of celebrity.