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More copies of this ISBN:The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in Americaby Daniel Jos Boorstin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:First published in 1962, this wonderfully provocative book introduced the notion of "pseudo-events" — events such as press conferences and presidential debates, which are manufactured solely in order to be reported — and the contemporary definition of celebrity as "a person who is known for his well-knownness." Since then Daniel J. Boorstin's prophetic vision of an America inundated by its own illusions has become an essential resource for any reader who wants to distinguish the manifold deceptions of our culture from its few enduring truths. Review:"An engrossing book — sensitive, thoughtful, damning, dead on target and in most respects unanswerable."- Scientific American Review:"Entertaining, acute, stimulating, timely, and intelligent...a brilliant polemic about a very real problem."- Saturday Review Review:"Excellent...It is the book to end all books about 'the American image' — what it is, who projects it, what effect it has at home or abroad." --The Observer Synopsis:First Published In 1962, This Wonderfully Provocative Book Introduced The Notion Of "pseudo-events" — Events Such As Press Conferences And Presidential Debates, Which Are Manufactured Solely In Order To Be Reported — And The Contemporary Definition Of Celebrity As "a Person Who Is Known For His Well-knownness." Since Then Daniel J. Boorstin's Prophetic Vision Of An America Inundated By Its Own Illusions Has Become An Essential Resource For Any Reader Who Wants To Distinguish The Manifold Deceptions Of Our Culture From Its Few Enduring Truths. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-294) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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