ConFiguring America

ConFiguring America brings together a series of incisive essays that analyze a wide range of such figures: those who embody America is tendency to produce celebrities and iconic personalities with global reach. Drawing on theoretical insights from a variety of fields including cultural iconography, visual culture, star studies, and  history of diverse group of international contributors sheds light on how these figures and their media representations construct America is image beyond its borders. An important addition to an expanding field, ConFiguring America will deepen readers understanding of celebrity, iconography, and their worldwide implications.