[This book] looks at the history and contemporary role of celebrities in American politics, and the long-term implications of this trend. It examines the inters

In this new book, Mark Wheeler offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, nature and global reach of celebrity politics today. Celebrity politicians and

Why should we listen to celebrities like Bono or Angelina Jolie when they endorse a politician or take a position on an issue? Do we listen to them? Despite the

From campaigning for politicians, to speaking out on political issues, to running for public office, celebrities around the world have long played an active rol

Joseph Schumpeter's “competitive theory of democracy” – often labeled democratic elitism - has struck many as an apt and insightful description of how rep