Ferris, Kerry.

Stargazing celebrity, fame, and social interaction / [electronic resource] : Kerry O. Ferris, Scott R. Harris. - New York : Routledge, c2011. - 1 online resource (xvi, 158 p.) - Contemporary sociological perspectives . - Contemporary sociological perspectives series. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The sociology of celebrity -- The dynamics of fan-celebrity encounters -- Seeing and being seen: the moral order of celebrity sightings -- "Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby" : framing celebrity impersonator performances -- "How does it feel to be a star?" : identifying emotions on the red carpet -- "When did you know that you'd be a star?" : attributing mind on the red carpet -- Conclusion: studying the interpretive and interactional dimensions of celebrity and fame.




Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780203831342 (ebk : PDF)


Fame--Social aspects.
Celebrities.


Electronic books.

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