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The News

A User's Manual
By Alain de Botton
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In The News by Alain de Botton, the author explores how news affects our perception of the world and influences our thoughts and emotions. Blending philosophy and psychology, de Botton examines various news stories and their presentation to question the impact of modern media consumption on our lives. The book offers insights into understanding the news's role in shaping public consciousness.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how news shapes our perspective on the world, blending philosophy and psychology to uncover the profound effects of the media on our emotions and thoughts. The author delves into the ways news affects us, offering insights for those seeking a deeper understanding of its impact on personal and societal levels.

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The News

With an exploration of our obsession with media, this book examines a number of archetypal news stories - a plane crash, a murder, a political scandal, a celebrity interview - from a perspective to ask intriguing questions: why do disaster stories titillate? why obsess over love lives of the famous?

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Our lives are saturated with news. But how does it affect us? And how should we read it?

Today, the news occupies the same dominant position in our lives as religion once did. But rarely do we consider how it touches us. Here, Alain de Botton examines a number of archetypal news stories – a plane crash, a murder, a political scandal, a celebrity interview – from a fresh perspective to ask intriguing questions: why do disaster stories titillate? Why obsess over love lives of the famous? Why smile when a politician falls from grace? In so doing, he brings clear sight and understanding to a force which, above all others, informs our view of reality.

The News is a thought-provoking exploration that encourages readers to critically engage with the information they consume daily.

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The News by Alain de Botton is praised for its insightful examination of contemporary culture, encouraging readers to reflect on their lives and consider potential changes. John Gray of the New Statesman highlights de Botton's illuminating perspective, while The Times commends his ability to provoke thoughtful contemplation.

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ISBN: 9780241972694

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 272

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Alain de Botton Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1969. He is the author of Essays in Love, The Romantic Movement, Kiss and Tell, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel, Status Anxiety, The Architecture of Happiness, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, A Week at the Airport, Religion for Atheists, How to Think More About Sex, Art as Therapy, and The News: A User's Manual. Alain is a bestselling author in 30 countries. He lives in London, where he runs The School of Life and Living Architecture. Alain de Botton's first novel in nearly two decades, The Course of Love, will be published in April 2016.

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