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Author O'Connor, Jane, 1972-

Title The cultural significance of the child star / Jane O'Connor.

Publication Info. New York : Routledge, 2008.

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 176 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Routledge advances in sociology ; 39
Routledge advances in sociology ; 39.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-171) and index.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 The Normal Child and the Exceptional Child -- chapter 3 A Social History of Child Stars -- chapter 4 The Powerlessness of Child Stars -- chapter 5 The Power of Child Stars -- chapter 6 The Demonisation of Charlotte Church -- chapter 7 Conclusion.
Summary Actors featured include: Jackie Coogan, Shirley Temple, Macaulay Culkin, Drew Barrymore, plus a chapter on the media coverge of Charlotte Church. Includes a list of websites with useful information on current and former child stars.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Performing arts and children.
Performing arts and children.
Child actors.
Child actors.
Fame -- Social aspects.
Fame -- Social aspects.
PERFORMING ARTS -- Acting & Auditioning.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: O'Connor, Jane, 1972- Cultural significance of the child star. New York : Routledge, 2008 0415961572 9780415961578 (DLC) 2007031777 (OCoLC)162502015
ISBN 9780203932230 (electronic book)
0203932234 (electronic book)
0415961572 (Cloth)