Autorentext
Timothy G. Hill is professor of political science at Doane University. Anthony J. Nownes is professor of political science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Klappentext
The Hollywood Connection argues that celebrity politics may matter in broader settings than previously understood. The questions presented in this collection are compelling and timely; the diverse methodologies and robust theoretical applications show the effects of fictional media on consumer audiences and implications for American politics.

Inhalt

Introduction: Defining the Hollywood ConnectionTimothy G. Hill and Heather E. Yates

Media Ownership Concentration and Minority Representation in Prime Time Entertainment TelevisionKenneth Mulligan

Laughing at Women: An Examination of how Veep's use of Satire Reinforces Negative Stereotypes of Women in PoliticsHeather E. Yates

If "This is What a Feminist Looks Like," I Don't Like ItKellee J. Kirkpatrick and James W. Stoutenborough

Celebrity Policy Entrepreneurs Expand the Scope of ConflictDarin DeWitt

"I'm a Ratings Machine!" Media Coverage and the Celebrity of Donald TrumpMark Harvey

Can Celebrity Support Increase Presidential Popularity?Anthony Nownes

Attitudes Toward Torture: Analyzing the Effects of the Series 24Heather K. Evans

Jump Scare Politics: The Political Impact of Nonpolitical Horror FilmsTimothy G. Hill and Ashley R. Van Fleet

The Hollywood Connection: A Roadmap for Future ResearchTimothy G. Hill and Heather E. Yates