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.
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