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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-knownness.” Since then Daniel J. Boorstin’s prophetic vision of an America inundated by its own illusions has
...The New York Times bestselling investigation into the sexual, economic, and emotional lives of women is "an informative and thought-provoking book for anyone—not just the single ladies—who want to gain a greater understanding of this pivotal moment...
31) The storm before the calm: America's discord, the coming crisis of the 2020s, and the triumph beyond
The African American experience in America has ranged from the horrors of slavery to the election of the first African American president. Readers will uncover fascinating facts along the journey of African American history. This volume explores the discrimination African Americans have faced, highlighting the people and events that have shaped American history.
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