What we consume matters: a conclusion that is making more sense as sustainability and eco-responsibility become part of our everyday cultural conversations. What we fail to realize is that we consume ndash; unconsciously; continually; and; at times; violently ndash; much more than food. The Exile of Britney Spears: A Tale of Twenty-First Century Consumption explains that we have consumed; digested; and eliminated Britney Spears in a process uniquely characteristic of American popular culture. In Christopher Smitrsquo;s explanation of the sociological; aesthetic; and political outcomes of this new mediated cannibalism; he offers the idea of exile as a new metaphor for the outcome of popular consumption. By investigating the psychological; personal and social matrix of Britneyrsquo;s rise and fall (and rise again?); he outlines the process of her inevitable exile from global taste and favour. While the book encourages the reader to see Britneyrsquo;s volition within her narrative; it ultimately works to explain the larger practices bound up with our consumption of her life within the malleable context of new media and digital communication.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If youre into the preservation of historic cemeteries and the stories they hold....By RandallA great book for anyone involved in the preservation of a cemetery in their locale; or someone who simply loves history. Kathleens book is well-researched; and well done. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and Delightful BookBy AndreaI had no idea that there was so much fascinating history associated with the cemeteries of the Galveston area! I loved it - a delightful read!!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Tom and Angela Hughesvery interesting
