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The age of Oprah
Cultural Icon for the Neoliberal Era
Book • 2008
In 'The Age of Oprah', Janice Peck traces Oprah Winfrey's journey from a talk show host to one of the most influential figures in popular culture.
The book examines the parallels between Winfrey's ascent and the political-economic rise of neoliberalism in the United States.
Peck explores how Winfrey's influence extends into social, economic, and political arenas through her talk show, magazine, website, seminars, charity work, and public appearances.
The book provides a detailed analysis of how Winfrey's brand of personal empowerment aligns with and reflects broader cultural and political trends, including the therapeutic enterprise, family values rhetoric, Reaganomics, neoliberal spirituality, and commodity philanthropy.
The book examines the parallels between Winfrey's ascent and the political-economic rise of neoliberalism in the United States.
Peck explores how Winfrey's influence extends into social, economic, and political arenas through her talk show, magazine, website, seminars, charity work, and public appearances.
The book provides a detailed analysis of how Winfrey's brand of personal empowerment aligns with and reflects broader cultural and political trends, including the therapeutic enterprise, family values rhetoric, Reaganomics, neoliberal spirituality, and commodity philanthropy.
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Part Six: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?
