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Image : a Guide To Pseudo-events in America (87 Edition)

by Daniel J. Boorstin

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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.

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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.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-294) and index.

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9780679741800
Author:
Boorstin, Daniel J.
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Vintage Books
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New York :
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Reference
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History
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United states
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United States - General
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Popular Culture
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United States - 20th Century
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United States - 20th Century (1945 to present)
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National characteristics, american
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Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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American prose literature -- 20th century.
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United States - 20th Century (1945 to 2000)
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United States Civilization 1945-
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US History - 20th Century
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v. 10, no. 1
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19920931
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English
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336
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"Synopsis" by , 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.
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