Celebrity morals and the loss of religious authority /
This book examines American popular culture to demonstrate that celebrities have superseded religious figures as moral authorities. As trust in religious institutions has waned over recent decades, the once frivolous entertainment fringe has become the moral center. Young people and voters increasin...
| Main Author: | Portmann, John (Author) |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London ; New York :
Routledge,
2019.
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| Series: | Routledge studies in religion.
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| Subjects: |
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