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Exploring the hidden dynamics of class warfare, the narrative takes readers from Colorado's breweries to Harvard's halls and the Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm. Marco D'Eramo reveals how a silent yet real conflict has been orchestrated by the wealthy elite, highlighting the strategies and financial backing behind this struggle. Through the lens of influential figures like Warren Buffett, the book uncovers the stark realities of economic disparity and the ongoing battle waged by the affluent against the rest of society.

A spirited critique of the cultural politics of the tourist age. Or, why we are all tourists who hate tourists We've all been tourists at some point in our lives. How is it we look so condescendingly at people taking selfies in front of the Tower of Pisa? Is there really much to distinguish the package holiday from hipster city-breaks to Berlin or Brooklyn? Why do we engage our free time in an activity we profess to despise? The World in a Selfie dissects a global cultural phenomenon. For Marco D'Eramo, tourism is not just the most important industry of the century, generating huge waves of people and capital, calling forth a dedicated infrastructure, and upsetting and repurposing the architecture and topography of our cities. It also encapsulates the problem of modernity: the search for authenticity in a world of ersatz pleasures. D'Eramo retraces the grand tours of the first globetrotters - from Francis Bacon and Samuel Johnson to Arthur de Gobineau and Mark Twain - before assessing the cultural meaning of the beach holiday and the 'UNESCO-cide' of major heritage sites. The tourist selfie will never look the same again.

The book offers a refreshing perspective on urban history, reshaping our understanding of the city and its role in the evolution of American capitalism. Through insightful analysis, it explores the intricate connections between urban development and economic growth, challenging conventional views and inviting readers to reconsider the impact of cities on society and commerce.