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Opinions Throughout History: Fame & Celebrity in America

Opinions Throughout History: Fame & Celebrity in America is the twenty-sixth volume in the Opinions series from Grey House Publishing. Single, in-depth volumes are designed to trace public opinion on current, controversial topics from our nation’s early history to the present. Each volume includes a range of primary and secondary source documents, including newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, court decisions, and other legislation. These documents are accompanied by expert commentary and analysis to guide the reader through the process of understanding their historical significance and placing them in the context of how they contributed to, or are a reflection of, changing attitudes on important issues.

From billionaire pop stars to celebrity political figures to parasocial obsession, fame and celebrity have shaped American culture in innumerable ways. From the economics of the influencer industry and content creation, to the political influence of celebrities like Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Taylor Swift, to the obsessive subcultures of celebrity gossip and fandom, how Americans conceptualize fame and its relationship to value has been one of the most powerful and influential forces in American history. This volume of Opinions Throughout History looks at how concepts of celebrity have changed over time from the earliest folk heroes to modern Internet sensations, and looks at how America's relationship to fame has often resulted in the prioritization of style over substance.  

Each chapter starts with a brief Introduction, List of Topics Covered, and the source document or documents discussed in the chapter. The text of the chapter relates the source documents to their historical context, and details contemporary public opinion. Most source documents are reprinted in their entirety and are clearly distinguished by a shaded title bar. Photos and other images enhance the text, and sidebars provide an additional perspective on the time period being discussed. Pull quotes and other visual elements increase accessibility. Each chapter ends with a brief Conclusion, thoughtful Discussion Questions, and a list of Works Used.

This exciting series offers a wide range of insights into long-standing issues that Americans are most concerned about, and those that have encouraged vigorous debate among politicians and citizens at large. Using carefully-chosen original documents that cover a wide time span, Opinions Throughout History weaves a thoughtful and easy-to-understand analysis of how public opinion is formed and evolves, starting the discussion at an historical, seminal moment, and ending with where we stand today. This comprehensive, timely volume is a must for large public libraries, university libraries and social science departments, along with high school libraries.

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