Books & Publications

Monographs, edited volumes, book chapters, journal articles, and editorial reviews from CMCS researchers and collaborators.

Books & Monographs

8 titles
Ethical Glamour and Fashion: Styling & Branding the Persona
FashionBrandingCelebrity

Ethical Glamour and Fashion: Styling & Branding the Persona

Samita Nandy, Nicole Bojko & Kiera Obbard·WaterHill Publishing·2019

An exploration of ethical dimensions in fashion styling and persona branding, examining how glamour intersects with identity, commerce, and cultural values.

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Becoming Media Critics
Media LiteracyCriticismEducation

Becoming Media Critics

Samita Nandy & Elizabeth Doyle·WaterHill Publishing·2019

A practical and theoretical guide to developing critical media literacy.

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Fame in Hollywood North: A Theoretical Guide to Celebrity Cultures in Canada
Celebrity StudiesCanadian CultureFame

Fame in Hollywood North: A Theoretical Guide to Celebrity Cultures in Canada

Samita Nandy·WaterHill Publishing·2019

A landmark theoretical examination of celebrity culture in Canada.

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Building Bridges in Celebrity Studies
Celebrity StudiesInterdisciplinaryResearch

Building Bridges in Celebrity Studies

Raphael, Deb et al.·WaterHill Publishing·2019

An interdisciplinary collection bridging methodological and theoretical divides within celebrity studies.

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Personas and Places
IdentityPlaceMedia

Personas and Places

Raphael, Lam et al.·WaterHill Publishing·2019

Investigates the relationship between celebrity personas and geographic place.

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Popular Culture and the Intellectual
Popular CultureIntellectual HistoryMedia

Popular Culture and the Intellectual

Huddy & Marshall·WaterHill Publishing·2019

Examines the contested relationship between popular culture and intellectual life.

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Becoming Brands
BrandingCelebrityIdentity

Becoming Brands

Raphael, Lam et al.·WaterHill Publishing·2017

Analyses the processes by which individuals, institutions, and ideas become brands.

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Bridging Gaps: Higher Education, Media and Society
Higher EducationMedia StudiesSociety

Bridging Gaps: Higher Education, Media and Society

Caine, Wheaton et al.·WaterHill Publishing·2015

A critical examination of the intersections between higher education, media production, and social change.

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Book Chapters

5 entries
  1. 2018
    Chapter

    Nandy, S. and Hilary Wheaton. "Celebrity Activists: The Value-forms of Persona, Scandal, and Commodities." In Nathan Farrell (ed.), The Political Economy of Celebrity Activism.

    London: Routledge.

  2. 2017
  3. 2015
  4. 2014
    Chapter

    Nandy, S. "Emotions in Fame." In Mira Moshe (ed.), The Emotions Industry.

    New York: Nova Publishers.

  5. 2013

Journal Articles

5 entries
  1. 2016
    Review

    Nandy, S. Book Review: Celebrity & The Media. By Sean Redmond. Palgrave McMillan.

    Celebrity Studies.

  2. 2015
    Article

    Nandy, S. "Theatre, Performance, and Memories in Fame."

    Celebrity Studies (Routledge).

  3. 2003
    Article

    Nandy, S. "Recreating CN Tower in the Mechanical Age of Reproduction."

    Cultrified. Toronto: York University Press.

  4. 2002
    Article

    Nandy, S. "Theorizing Kineticism in Cyberbodies: Embodiment and Sexuality in the Technological Culture of Cyberspace" (Abstract).

    Canadian Journal of Communication.

  5. 2000
    Article

    Nandy, S. "More Women Earning University Degree According to Study."

    The Globe and Mail. Canadian University Press: Winnipeg.

Online & Magazine Writing

9 entries
  1. 2014
    Online

    Nandy, S. "The Inspirational Power of Film Festival Celebrities."

    FUSIA, September 4, 2014.

  2. 2013
    Online

    Nandy, S. "TAJ Brings Dazzling Light to Canadian Art."

    Scully Love Promo, October 28, 2013.

  3. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "From Breakaway to Canada's Walk of Fame."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. October 2011.

  4. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "Sampradaya after TAJ."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. August 2011.

  5. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "The International Dimensions of a North American Idol."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. June 2011.

  6. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "The 'Starbuzz' of the 2011 International Indian Academy Awards (IIFA)."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. May 2011.

  7. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "From Lisa Ray's Cooking with Stella to Oscar Nominated Incendies."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. March 2011.

  8. 2011
    Online

    Nandy, S. "Royal Fame in Canada: In Conversation with Federal Heritage Minister Dean Del Mastro."

    Starbuzz Weekly. Toronto: Starbuzz Media. March 2011.

  9. 2005
    Online

    Nandy, S. "Manan's Arya is Strong and Original."

    Glamsham Enfotainment Magazine. Mumbai: Fifth Quarter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. December 2005.

Editorial Reviews

3 entries
  1. 2016–2015
    Editorial

    Peer Reviewer

    Routledge.

  2. 2014
    Editorial

    Peer Reviewer

    Wilfred Laurier Press.

  3. 2013
    Editorial

    Peer Reviewer

    New Media & Society Journal, Sage Publications.

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