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315 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689702808
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The author describes how we have flooded our world with pseudo-events and images that tempt us to turn newsgathering into newsmaking, to transform heroes into celebrities, to live not by the American dream but by American illusions.
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
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challenging 77%
reflective 77%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
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fast 10%
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315 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689702808
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The author describes how we have flooded our world with pseudo-events and images that tempt us to turn newsgathering into newsmaking, to transform heroes into celebrities, to live not by the American dream but by American illusions.
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
Moods
challenging 77%
reflective 77%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.