“We read advertisements... to discover and enlarge our desires. We are always ready - even eager - to discover, from the announcement of a new product, what we have all along wanted without really knowing it.”
Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin
Work
The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America
This book delves into the concept of pseudo-events, examining how they are created and utilized to shape public opinion and media narratives in the United States. more
Author
Daniel J. Boorstin
Daniel J. Boorstin was an influential American historian known for his research on historical writing and public knowledge. His work emphasized the connection between history and contemporary life, as well as the role of historians in shaping public consciousness. more
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