Awards
- Winner of <I>Choice</I> Outstanding Academic Title 2022 (United States)
Overview
After Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks expressed her opposition to the Iraq War and President Bush in a country music concert, she was told to ""shut up and sing."" When NFL player Colin Kaepernick protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem, he was applauded by some and demonized by others. Both had their careers irrevocably altered by speaking out for their beliefs. This book examines the ethical issues that arise when famous people speak out on issues often unrelated to the performances that brought those figures to public attention. It analyzes several celebrity speakers--singers Taylor Swift and the Chicks; satirist Jon Stewart; actor Tom Hanks; and athletes Serena Williams, Stephen Curry, Colin Kaepernick, and Naomi Osaka--and demonstrates that justifiable speaking requires celebrity speakers, journalists, and audiences to consider ethical issues regarding platform, intent, and harm. Celebrity speakers must exercise ethical care in a digital world where audiences equate celebrity status with authority and expertise about public issues. Finally, this book considers how people who are not famous can understand their ethical responsibilities for speaking out about public issues in their own spheres of influence.
Full Product Details
Author: Kristie Bunton
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9781476680989
ISBN 10: 1476680981
Pages: 271
Publication Date: 16 April 2021
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
“Celebrities approaches to ‘speaking out’ are examined in systematic discussions that are vigorous, challenging, and thought-provoking...plenty to ponder here”—Booklist “Bunton offers a profound model for analyzing situational communication, addressing key ethical challenges for those who decide to voice political concerns publicly. … Bunton does a terrific job of outlining specific case studies of political communication in order to portray ethical dilemmas surrounding personal responsibility and public reaction in an ever-evolving society. …powerful…highly recommended”—Choice
Celebrities approaches to 'speaking out' are examined in systematic discussions that are vigorous, challenging, and thought-provoking. ...plenty to ponder here Booklist
Author Information
Kristie Bunton is the dean of the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.
