Description
There is no question that celebrities these days are some of the most prominent faces of philanthropic activity - yet their participation raises questions about efficacy, motivations and activism overall. This book presents case studies of celebrity philanthropy from around the globe - including such figures as Shakira, Arundhati Roy, Zhang Ziyi, Bono and Madonna - looking at the tensions between celebrity activism and ground-level work and the relationship between celebrity philanthropy and cultural citizenship.
About the Author
Elaine Jeffreys is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow and associate professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, where Paul Allatson is also associate professor.
Reviews
'Presenting research and insights from scholars in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, this volume promotes a more nuanced understanding of philanthropists and celebrities, reveals the collateral effects of good efforts, and examines how philanthropy is viewed by its recipients. Recommended."'
-- J.H Smith, CHOICEBook Information
ISBN 9781783204823
Author Elaine Jeffreys
Format Hardback
Page Count 232
Imprint Intellect Books
Publisher Intellect Books
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 14mm
