Elvis Culture
Author | : Erika Doss |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015043819799 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Elvis Culture by : Erika Doss
Download or read book Elvis Culture written by Erika Doss and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doss (fine arts and American studies, U. of Colorado-Boulder) examines the image of Elvis from a number of perspectives, including as a religious icon honored in household shrines, as a sexual fantasy for women and men, as an inspiration for impersonators, as a not- altogether positive emblem of whiteness for many blacks, and as a commodity to be protected by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Bandw illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR