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Contemporary Idols.

Authors :
Rojek, Chris
Source :
Conference Papers -- International Studies Association. 2009 Annual Meeting, p1. 0p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

What do we mean by the concept of 'idol'? What are its roots and what isits history? This paper examines why the term is used in an ironicsense today (with shows like 'Pop Idol'). The absence of political idols in theWest is explored as a conseque ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- International Studies Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
45102390