TY  - BOOK
AU  - Levy,Michael S.
TI  - Celebrity and entertainment obsession: understanding our addiction 
SN  - 9781442243125 (cloth : alk. paper)
AV  - HM621 .L488 2015
U1  - 305.5/2 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Lanham, Maryland
PB  - Rowman & Littlefield
KW  - Celebrities
KW  - Fans (Persons)
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Fame
KW  - Psychological aspects
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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
ER  -