Myth, Fan Culture, and the Popular Appeal of Liminality in the Music A Love Story

Drawing upon the works of Marshal McLuhan, Joseph Campbell, Thomas S. Frentz, and Janice Hocker Rushing, this book unpacks U2’s long-term success, continued relevance, and popular appeal through the lenses of Agape (spiritual, communal love), Amor (romantic love), and Eros (erotic love).

Info autore

Brian Johnston is assistant professor of communication in the Department of Language and Literature at Glenville State University.Susan Mackey-Kallis is professor in the Department of Communication at Villanova University.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Mackey-Kallis Susan, Brian Johnston, Brian Mackey-Kallis Johnston, Susan Mackey-kallis
• Editore: Lexington Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 15.12.2020
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Media, comunicazione > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie
• EAN: 9781498553070
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-5307-0
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Serie: Communication Perspectives in; Communication Perspectives in Popular Culture
• Categorie: Rock, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Rock & Pop music, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, Communication Studies, Popular Music