Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Trade Review“It seems especially well suited for classroom use, perhaps in upper-level un-dergraduate or graduate courses in pop culture, pop music, mass media, or the sociology of celebrity. … The well-designed cover beckons, and Deflem provides advice for nonsociologists about how to navigate the book … .” (Kerry O. Ferris, American Journal of Sociology, Vol. 124 (6), May, 2019)
Table of Contents1. Introduction
2. Popular Culture and the Sociology of Fame3. The Life and Times of Lady Gaga4. The Business of Lady Gaga5. The Laws of Lady Gaga6. Gaga Media: From Internet to Radio7. The Audience of Lady Gaga: Beyond the Little Monsters8. Gaga Activism: The New Ethics of Pop Culture9. The Sex of Lady Gaga10. Art Pop: The Styles of Lady Gaga11. Conclusion12. Epilogue: Professor Goes Gaga: Teaching Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame
