Category: Academia | The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies

2nd October 201717th April 2020

“Leave me alone, I need my privacy” – An Analysis of Michael Jackson’s ‘Media-Critical’ Songs

Posted By: Karin Merx Analysis Media Critical Songs, Andreas Ardanic, Communication, MA thesis, media, Michael Jackson

Abstract: With the release of Off The Wall and Thriller, the best-selling album in the entire history of music, Michael Jackson made history as the

Academia Articles Issue 1 Volume 4

24th September 201724th November 2020

‘Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands’ Revisited by Elizabeth Amisu

Posted By: Elizabeth Amisu article, Biblical, Elizabeth Amisu, Michael Jackson, persona, Throwing Stones to Hide your Hands

Abstract: In this article, Elizabeth explores her landmark essay, ‘Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands’ The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson’, which was one of

Academia Chapter 6 Issue 2 MA Thesis Volume 3

20th October 201614th April 2020

CHAPTER 6 – “I DON’T KNOW” BODIES DISRUPTING CULTURAL REPRODUCTION

Posted By: Karin Merx lean, MA thesis, Michael Bush, Michael Jackson, mj, moonwalking, Ryan Garey, Smooth Criminal, Who's Bad

Jackson ends the Bad album the same way he commenced it: with a question. In the same way that it is impossible to answer

Academia Chapters Issue 2 MA Thesis Volume 3

20th October 201614th April 2020

“Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson

Posted By: Karin Merx cultural reproduction, English, Frontwork, Index, MA thesis, Michael Jackson, place in pop culture, pop culture, Ryan Garey, Who's Bad

Abstract: The dynamic process of producing and consuming commodities shapes not only individuals but also their relations with each other and their societies. Although