Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame: The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity

Deflem, Mathieu

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2019-03-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781349959389

ISBN-13: 9781349959389

DOI: 10.1057/978-1-137-58468-7

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 245