Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame: The Rise of a Pop Star in an Age of Celebrity

This book investigates the stardom of Lady Gaga within a cultural-sociological framework. Resisting a reductionist perspective of fame as a commodity, Mathieu Deflem offers an empirical examination of the social conditions that informed Lady Gaga's rise to fame. The book delves into topics such as the marketing of Lady Gaga
the legal issues that have dogged her career
the media
her audience
her activism
issues of sex, gender, and sexuality
and Lady Gaga's unique artistry. By training a spotlight on this singular pop icon, Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame invites readers to consider the nature of stardom in an age of celebrity.