Is Gwyneth Paltrow wrong about everything? : how the famous sell us elixirs of health, beauty & happiness
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Published
Boston : Beacon Press, [2015].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
615.856 CAULF
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615.856 CAULF
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Published
Boston : Beacon Press, [2015].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xviii, 254 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"An exploration of the effect our celebrity-dominated culture has on our ideas of living the good life Our perceptions of beauty, health, success, and happiness are framed by a popular culture that is increasingly disconnected from reality. This isn't just a hyperbolic assertion. Research tells us that our health decisions and goals are influenced by both celebrity culture and celebrity endorsements, that our children's ambitions are now overwhelmingly governed by the fantasy of fame, and that our ideals of beauty and success are mediated through a celebrity-dominated worldview. The celebrity brand is at once the most desired state of being (modern-day royalty!) and one of the most socially problematic. Health law and policy researcher Timothy Caulfield provides a fun look into the celebrity world, including interesting facts and anecdotes, as well as a boatload of practical and evidence-based advice on everything from diet, skin care, and colon cleanses to detoxing from our celebrity ambitions. Caulfield tries out for American Idol, has a professional makeover, and endures the Gwyneth Paltrow-endorsed cleanse in this thoroughly unique, engaging, and provocative book"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Caulfield, T. A. (2015). Is Gwyneth Paltrow wrong about everything?: how the famous sell us elixirs of health, beauty & happiness . Beacon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Caulfield, Timothy A., 1963-. 2015. Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: How the Famous Sell Us Elixirs of Health, Beauty & Happiness. Beacon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Caulfield, Timothy A., 1963-. Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: How the Famous Sell Us Elixirs of Health, Beauty & Happiness Beacon Press, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Caulfield, Timothy A. Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: How the Famous Sell Us Elixirs of Health, Beauty & Happiness Beacon Press, 2015.
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