Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c Quotes

A collection of quotes by Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c.

Daniel J. Boorstin (1914-2004) was an American historian, professor, and author, best known for his book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" (1961). Boorstin served as the Librarian of Congress from 1975 to 1987, during which he modernized the library and made it more accessible to the public. His influential work, "The Image," examined the rise of manufactured events and the manipulation of reality in American society, exploring the impact of media and advertising on shaping public perception. Boorstin's writings reflected his deep concern for the distortion of truth and the erosion of authentic experiences in modern culture.