Celebrity morals and the loss of religious authority
Auteur :
Portmann, John
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367786427
Date de publication :
31 mars 2021
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
340 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book examines American popular culture to demonstrate that celebrities have superseded religious figures as moral authorities. As trust in religious institutions has waned over recent decades, the once frivolous entertainment fringe has become the moral center.