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The Image A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America

Daniel J. Boorstin

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-kno...

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It was mentioned as a book that explored the concept of 'pseudo-events' in American society, particularly in the context of media manipulation.

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Daniel Boorstin wrote a great book in the early 60s called The Pseudo Event about the made for TV moment.

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It was mentioned as a book that explored the concept of 'pseudo-events' in American society, particularly in the context of media manipulation.

"

Daniel Boorstin wrote a great book in the early 60s called The Pseudo Event about the made for TV moment.

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