The Pyrotechnic Insanitarium

American Culture on the Brink

Autori

• Mark Dery

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the extremes of American culture, the book delves into the pervasive cultural anxiety stemming from global capitalism and media sensationalism. Mark Dery examines a wide array of phenomena, from mainstream brands like Disney to fringe elements like the Unabomber, illustrating how modern life resembles a chaotic "pyrotechnic insanitarium." He argues that the millennial angst reflects deeper societal issues, making this work a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of contemporary existence, resonating with insights from notable thinkers.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

(In brossura)