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Empire Of Illusion: The End Of Literacy And The Triumph Of Spectacle
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Pulitzer Prizewinner Chris Hedges Charts The Dramatic And Disturbing Rise Of A Postliterate Society That Craves Fantasy, Ecstasy And Illusion.Chris Hedges Argues That We Now Live In Two Societies: One, The Minority, Functions In A Printbased, Literate World, That Can Cope With Complexity And Can Separate Illusion From Truth. The Other, A Growing Majority, Is Retreating From A Realitybased World Into One Of False Certainty And Magic. In This Other Society, Serious Film And Theatre, As Well As Newspapers And Books, Are Being Pushed To The Margins.In The Tradition Of Christopher Laschs The Culture Of Narcissism And Neil Postmans Amusing Ourselves To Death, Hedges Navigates This Culture Attending Wwf Contests As Well As Ivy League Graduation Ceremonies Exposing An Age Of Terrifying Decline And Heightened Selfdelusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Empire of Illusion'? A: The main theme of 'Empire of Illusion' is the rise of a post-literate society that increasingly seeks fantasy and illusion over reality, as articulated by Pulitzer prize-winner Chris Hedges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Empire of Illusion'? A: The author of 'Empire of Illusion' is Chris Hedges, a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and author.
- Q: When was 'Empire of Illusion' published? A: 'Empire of Illusion' was published on July 28, 2009.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Empire of Illusion' have? A: 'Empire of Illusion' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What category does 'Empire of Illusion' fall under? A: 'Empire of Illusion' falls under the category of Communication & Media Studies.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Empire of Illusion'? A: Yes, this is the Fifth Impression edition of 'Empire of Illusion'.
- Q: What topics does Chris Hedges cover in this book? A: In 'Empire of Illusion', Chris Hedges covers topics related to the decline of literacy, the impact of media, and the societal shift towards illusion and false certainty.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about modern society? A: 'Empire of Illusion' provides insights into how serious media and literature are being marginalized in a society that increasingly favors spectacle over substance.