“Why, I ask, isn't it possible that advertising as a whole is a fantastic fraud, presenting an image of America taken seriously by no one, least of all by the advertising men who create it?”
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David Riesman
David Riesman was a prominent American sociologist and attorney, recognized for his seminal work on conformity and social structure. His book 'The Lonely Crowd' is a landmark study of modern American society and its impact on individual behavior. Riesman's contributions have been influential in sociology, psychology, and law. more
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