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First published in 1962, this 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.

subjects: American Dream,  Civilization,  American National characteristics,  Popular culture,  History,  Massacommunicatie,  Américains,  Beeldvorming,  Sensatie,  Gesellschaftskritik,  Civilisation,  Popular culture, united states,  National characteristics, american,  United states, civilization, 1945-,  Mass media, social aspects,  Social Psychology

People: Daniel J. Boorstin

Places: United States

Times: 1945-,  20th century