Celebrity and entertainment obsession understanding our addiction

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Levy, Michael S., 1953- autor (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield [2015]
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • The human species
  • Entertainment and novelty
  • The irresistibility of beauty
  • Sociability
  • An addictive vulnerability
  • Our need for idols
  • Self-esteem
  • The social scene
  • Alienation and isolation
  • What makes us feel good?
  • Mass media
  • The perfect storm
  • Entertainment addiction
  • Entertainment as life fulfillment
  • Transformation and obsession
  • They got what I want
  • Voyeurism exploited
  • Epilogue
  • References
  • Index
  • About the author.