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The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America

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The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America is a 1962 book by the political historian Daniel J. Boorstin. In his book, Boorstin argues that Americans have a false "image" of what "news" actually is. He argues that Americans mistake certain "pseudo-events" for real news, when in fact they are the contrivances of politicians and news corporations.

The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1962 book by Daniel J. Boorstin The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America Author Daniel J. Boorstin Language English Published 1962 Publication place United States The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America is a 1962 book by the political historian Daniel J. Boorstin . [ 1 ] In his book, Boorstin argues that Americans have a false "image" of what "news" actually is. He argues that Americans mistake certain " pseudo-events " for real news, when in fact they are the contrivan

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