Presumed Intimacy: Parasocial Interaction in Media, Society and Celebrity Culture

by Chris Rojek

Book Overview

'Presumed intimacy' refers to a relationship that requires instant trust, confidence, disclosure and the recognition of vulnerability. Chris Rojek investigates the impact of relationships of 'presumed intimacy', where audiences form strong identifications with mediated others, whether they be celebrities, political personae or online friends. Arguing that the way the media are able to manage these relationships is a significant aspect of their power...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074567111X
• ISBN13: 9780745671116
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"