Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame: The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity
- Author: Deflem, Mathieu
Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame: The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity
- Author: Deflem, Mathieu
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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.
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Popular Culture and the Sociology of Fame
- 3. The Life and Times of Lady Gaga
- 4. The Business of Lady Gaga
- 5. The Laws of Lady Gaga
- 6. Gaga Media: From Internet to Radio
- 7. The Audience of Lady Gaga: Beyond the Little Monsters
- 8. Gaga Activism: The New Ethics of Pop Culture
- 9. The Sex of Lady Gaga
- 10. Art Pop: The Styles of Lady Gaga
- 11. Conclusion
- 12. Epilogue: Professor Goes Gaga: Teaching Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame
