Celebrity Politics
| Author | : Darrell M. West |
| Publisher | : Pearson |
| Total Pages | : 154 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015060370908 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Celebrity Politics written by Darrell M. West and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2003 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This book] looks at the history and contemporary role of celebrities in American politics, and the long-term implications of this trend. It examines the intersection of prominent families such as the Kennedys, Bushes, and Clinton with entertainment figures like Charlton Heston (now head of the National Rifle Association) ... Since this book examines celebrity politics in historical context as well as in the contemporary situation, it can be used as a ... supplementary reading in introduction to American Politics courses as well as classes on mass media, campaigns and elections, Congress, the presidency, parties, interest groups, and popular culture.-Pref.
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