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Author:
Longoria, Richard T., 1977- https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2008051030 author.
Title:
Celebrities in American elections : case studies in celebrity politics / Richard T. Longoria.
Publisher:
Lexington Books,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
ix, 245 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
Political candidates--United States--Public opinion--Case studies.
Celebrities--History--United States--History--Case studies.
Entertainers--Political activity--United States--Case studies.
Politics and culture--United States--Case studies.
Case studies.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Celebrity society -- Celebrity politics -- Ronald Reagan -- Clint Eastwood -- Fred Grandy -- Sonny Bono -- Jesse Ventura -- Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Al Franken -- Donald Trump -- Reverse migration and celebrity losers -- The perils and promises of celebrity politics.
Summary:
"The author explains why entertainment celebrities win and lose elections in the United States. Celebrities have the talent, fame, and resources to succeed in politics, but they often lose when the political environment is not favorable to their candidacy"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9781666923155
166692315X
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1340974680
LCCN:
2022031899
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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