Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c Quotes

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

Daniel J. Boorstin was an American historian, professor, and author. He was born on October 1, 1914, in Atlanta, Georgia. Boorstin served as the Librarian of Congress from 1975 to 1987 and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book "The Americans: The Democratic Experience" in 1974. Among his notable works, "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" published in 1961 examines the influence of mass media on shaping public perception and the rise of manufactured events in American culture. Boorstin's writings continue to be regarded as influential contributions to the field of American history and cultural criticism. He passed away on February 28, 2004, in Washington, D.C.