Celebrity Humanitarianism: The Ideology of Global Charity

by Ilan Kapoor

Book Overview

In the last two decades especially, we have witnessed the rise of 'celebrity' forms of global humanitarianism and charity work, spearheaded by entertainment stars, billionaires, and activist NGOs (e.g. Bob Geldof, Bono, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Bill Gates, George Soros, Save Darfur, Mede ins Sans Fronti res). This book examines this new phenomenon, arguing that celebrity humanitarianism legitimates, and indeed promotes, neoliberal capitalism and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415783399
• ISBN13: 9780415783392
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"