Fabulous! Divas, Part 1

Informationen zum Autor Alexander Doty , ed. Klappentext This special issue of Camera Obscura explores the impact of divas (and divos) in film and popular culture and considers their fraught psychic and social positioning. Zusammenfassung From Josephine Baker to Judy Garland to Elton John! the figure of the diva occupies a fascinating place in American culture. This issue explores the impact of divas (and divos) in film and popular culture and considers their fraught psychic and social positioning. It also examines how divas are frequently portrayed as both victims and villains.

Product details

• Assisted by: Alexander Doty (Editor)
• Authors: Alexander Doty
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.08.2007
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9780822366782
• ISBN: 978-0-8223-6678-2
• Pages: 180
• Series: Camera Obscura Book > 65; Camera Obscura Book > 65