Celebrity Philanthropy

Edited by Elaine Jeffreys, Paul Allatson Series edited by Bruce Johnson, Kari Kallioniemi

Publication date:

15 December 2015

Publisher

Intellect Books

Dimensions:

229x178mm
7x9"

ISBN-13: 9781783204823

There is no question that celebrities these days are some of the most prominent faces of philanthropic activity – yet their participation raises questions about efficacy, motivations and activism overall. This book presents case studies of celebrity philanthropy from around the globe – including such figures as Shakira, Arundhati Roy, Zhang Ziyi, Bono and Madonna – looking at the tensions between celebrity activism and ground-level work and the relationship between celebrity philanthropy and cultural citizenship.

'Presenting research and insights from scholars in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, this volume promotes a more nuanced understanding of philanthropists and celebrities, reveals the collateral effects of good efforts, and examines how philanthropy is viewed by its recipients. Recommended.”'