The cultural significance of the child star / by Jane O'Connor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Connor, Jane, 1972-

Series:

Routledge advances in sociology ; 39.

Routledge advances in sociology ; 39

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Performing arts and children.

Child actors.

Fame--Social aspects.

Fame.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The child star is an iconic figure in Western society representing a growing cultural trend which idolises, castigates and fetishises the image of the perfect, innocent and beautiful child. In this book, Jane O'Connor explores the paradoxical status of the child star who is both adored and reviled in contemporary society. Drawing on current debates about the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood and fears about children 'growing up too soon', she identifies hostile media attention around child stars as indicative of broader social concerns about the 'correct' role and place of child

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 The Normal Child and the Exceptional Child; 3 A Social History of Child Stars; 4 The Powerlessness of Child Stars; 5 The Power of Child Stars; 6 The Demonisation of Charlotte Church; 7 Conclusion; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-89826-X

1-281-10168-0

9786611101688

0-203-93223-4

9780203932230

OCLC:

476123073