Levy, Michael S.,  1953- <br/><br/>
Celebrity and entertainment obsession :  understanding our addiction / 
Michael S. Levy. 
 - xv, 233 pages ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- The human species -- Entertainment and novelty -- The irresistibility of beauty -- Sociability -- An addictive vulnerability -- Our need for idols -- Self-esteem -- The social scene -- Alienation and isolation -- What makes us feel good? -- Mass media -- The perfect storm -- Entertainment addiction -- Entertainment as life fulfillment -- Transformation and obsession -- They got what I want -- Voyeurism exploited -- Epilogue -- References -- Index -- About the author. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781442243125 (cloth : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2015006197 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Celebrities.<br/>Fans (Persons)--Psychology.<br/>Fame--Psychological aspects.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HM621  / .L488 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>305.5/2