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1 online resource (161 pages) |
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Interventions |
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Interventions
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| Contents |
Cover -- Title -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: celebrity humanitarianism and ideology -- 1 Celebrities: humanitarians or ideologues? -- 2 Billionaires and corporate philanthropy: 'decaf capitalism' -- 3 'Spectacular NGOs': activism without action? -- Conclusion: what is to be done? -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
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, Medeçins Sans Frontières). This book examines this new phenomenon, arguing that celebrity humanitarianism legitimates, and indeed promotes, neoliberal capitalism and global inequality. Drawing on Slavoj Žižek's work, the book argues how celebrity humanitarianism, far from being altruistic, is significantly contamina |
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Charities.
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Celebrities.
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Humanitarianism.
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Capitalism.
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Famous Persons
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Philanthropy & Charity.
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Capitalism
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Celebrities
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Charities
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Humanitarianism
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136178375 |
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1136178376 |
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