The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America Paperback - 1992
by Daniel J. Boorstin
The author introduces the seminal concept of "pseudo-events"--such as press conferences and presidential debates, which are staged solely for publicity--and redefines celebrity as "a person who is known for his well-knownness". The result is an essential resource that distinguishes the 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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- Title The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America
- Author Daniel J. Boorstin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Vintage, New York
- Date September 1, 1992
- ISBN 9780679741800 / 0679741801
- Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 8.08 x 5.4 x 0.77 in (20.52 x 13.72 x 1.96 cm)
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- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Library of Congress subjects National characteristics, American, United States - Civilization - 1945-
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012464128
- Dewey Decimal Code 973.9
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