The Pyrotechnic Insanitarium

American Culture on the Brink

Autor*innen

• Mark Dery

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Paperback