Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame: The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781349959389)

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.

Author: Mathieu Deflem
ISBN-10: 1349959383
ISBN-13: 9781349959389
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2019
Pages: 245
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.55d