Hedges, Chris
Empire of Illusion: 256
- ISBN 13:
- 9781568586137
- author:
- Hedges, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Nation Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Popular Culture - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle In a society increasingly enthralled by fantasy, ecstasy, and illusion, a fundamental shift has taken place. Chris Hedges, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, examines the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate America. This book charts the consequences of a culture that craves spectacle over substance, and the erosion of critical thinking in the face of a media landscape that prioritises entertainment over education. Hedges argues that this trend has far-reaching implications for our democracy and our collective future.
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