The Oprah Phenomenon

by Elwood Watson and Jennifer Harris

Book Overview

Her image is iconic: Oprah Winfrey has built an empire on her ability to connect with and inspire her audience. No longer just a name, "Oprah" has become a brand representing the talk show host's unique style of self-actualizing individualism. The cultural and economic power wielded by Winfrey merits critical evaluation. The contributors to The Oprah Phenomenon examine the origins of her public image and its substantial influence on politics, entertainment,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813192366
• ISBN13: 9780813192369
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher