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Daniel J. Boorstin

    October 1, 1914 – February 28, 2004

    Daniel J. Boorstin was a historian who focused on social theory and American culture. His work examined how the reproduction of events or their simulation became more important in American life than the actual events themselves. Boorstin described this phenomenon as a "pseudo-event," often arising from advertising and publicity. His writings remain relevant for understanding contemporary American society and media culture.

    Daniel J. Boorstin
    The Americans
    The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America
    The Discoverers
    The Americans: The Democratic Experience
    The Creators
    The Americans. The National Experience