Oprah, celebrity and formations of self

Wilson, S. (2003) Oprah, celebrity and formations of self. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-1403916815

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Abstract

Examining the phenomenon of the Oprah Winfrey Show within the context of contemporary American culture, the book considers the reasons for the popularity of this television programme. It explores Winfrey's celebrity persona, the ways in which individuals construct selfhood, and the role of confession. Drawing on cultural criticism and a black feminist perspective, the book demonstrates the range of conflicting discourses that are manifest on the show and combine to produce something that is carnivalesque in form.

Item Type:Book
Uncontrolled Keywords:Oprah Winfrey, TV talk show, American culture, confession
Faculty/Department:~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Creative Arts > School of Creative Arts > Department of Culture, Media and Drama
Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education > Department of Creative Industries
ID Code:10801
Deposited By: Dr S. Wilson
Deposited On:29 Sep 2010 15:20
Last Modified:22 Nov 2012 15:59

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