{"product_id":"celebrity-worship-9781138587083","title":"Celebrity Worship","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Pete Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelebrity Worship\u003c\/em\u003e provides an introduction to the fascinating study of celebrity culture and religion. The book argues for celebrity as a foundational component for any consideration of the relationship between religion, media and culture. Celebrity worship is seen as a vibrant and interactive discourse of the sacred self in contemporary society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCelebrity culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCelebrity worship and project of the self as the new sacred.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial media and the democratisation of celebrity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReactions to celebrity death.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCelebrities as theologians of the self.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChristian celebrity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing contemporary case studies, such as lifestyle television, the religious vision of Oprah Winfrey and the death of David Bowie, this book is a gripping read for those with an interest in celebrity culture, cultural studies, media studies, religion in the media and the role of religion in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46456444813463,"sku":"9781138587083","price":13149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138587083.webp?v=1769178556","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/celebrity-worship-9781138587083","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}