Elvis Religion - The Cult of The King

Informationen zum Autor Gregory L Reece is a lecturer in Philosophy in the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His research and publishing interests include philosophy of religion and the study of new religious movements. His first memory of a public event is of being told of Elvis' death - the beginning of a lifelong fascination. Klappentext From Graceland to Las Vegas! from fans to impersonators! from novels! films and music to internet websites! the cult of Elvis Presley has! since his death! become ever more imaginative. This book explores the phenomena growing out of this world and investigates what it is that has turned the King of Rock 'n' Roll into a god-like figure. From Graceland to Las Vegas, from fans to impersonators, from novels, films and music to internet websites, the cult of Elvis Presley has, since his death, become ever more imaginative. This book explores the phenomena growing out of this world and investigates what it is that has turned the King of Rock 'n' Roll into a god-like figure. Zusammenfassung From Graceland to Las Vegas, from fans to impersonators, from novels, films and music to internet websites, the cult of Elvis Presley has, since his death, become ever more imaginative. This book explores the phenomena growing out of this world and investigates what it is that has turned the King of Rock 'n' Roll into a god-like figure.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Gregory L Reece, Gregory L. Reece, Gregory L. (Independent Scholar Reece
• Edition: Tauris, I.B.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 07.07.2006
• EAN: 9781845111649
• ISBN: 978-1-84511-164-9
• Pages: 208
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Musique; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Général, dictionnaires; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Unterhaltungsmusik, Popmusik, Rock, Pop Musik