“The more readily we make household names and the more numerous they become, the less are they worthy of our admiration... We can make a celebrity, but we can never make a hero. In a now-almost-forgotten sense, all heroes are self-made.”
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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