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Empire of Illusion

The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle
By Chris Hedges
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Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges examines the decline of American society through an exploration of both cultural and political illusions. The book delves into how these deceptions impact the public's perception of reality, truth, and intellectual capacity, ultimately challenging the pillars of democracy and societal well-being. Through a striking critique, Hedges reveals the consequences of living in a culture dominated by spectacle and ignorance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of culture and society, as it delves into how illusions shape our perceptions and realities. With keen insights, the author explores the impacts of media and consumerism on critical thought and personal fulfilment, making it an engaging read for those interested in cultural critique and societal analysis.

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Empire of Illusion

A Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate America that craves fantasy, ecstasy, and illusion.

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In this New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges has written a shattering meditation on the American obsession with celebrity and the epidemic of illiteracy that threatens our cultural integrity.

Reporting on phenomena such as professional wrestling, the pornographic film industry, and unchecked casino capitalism, Hedges exposes the mechanisms used to divert us from confronting the economic, political, and moral collapse around us.

Empire of Illusion shows us how illiteracy and the embrace of fantasy have impoverished our working class, allowed for the continuance of destructive public policy, and ushered in cultural bankruptcy.

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The book by Chris Hedges is lauded for its incisive critique of how unchecked capitalism is eroding the American Dream. It argues that various societal illusions are collectively harming American culture and the national psyche. The narrative is described as remarkable, thought-provoking, and morally grounded, likely to spark significant controversy and interest.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781568586137

Publisher: Avalon Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Nation Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. He spent nearly two decades as a correspondent in Central America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans, with fifteen years at the New York Times. He is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Empire of Illusion Death of the Liberal Class War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning and Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt, which he co-wrote with Joe Sacco. He writes a weekly column for the online magazine Truthdig. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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