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Society of the Spectacle

by Guy Debord, Fredy Perlman
Society of the Spectacle
Society of the Spectacle

Dissects modern life's persistent capitalist spectacle.

"Society of the Spectacle" is a revolutionary read that feels as relevant today as it did during the tumultuous '60s. If you're intrigued by critiques of modern capitalism and its impact on our social interactions, Debord’s sharp insights will resonate with you. This book might just change the way you perceive the interplay between society, media, and the relentless push towards consumerism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Society of the Spectacle

by Guy Debord, Fredy Perlman
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ISBN: 9780934868075
Authors: Guy Debord, Fredy Perlman
Publisher: Black & Red
Date of Publication: 1983-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction, Politics, History, Sociology, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, Theory, History, Society, Sociology, Politics, Politics, History, History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 23131 readers)

Description

Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative as Guy Debord's The Society of the Spectacle. From its publication amid the social upheavals of the 1960s up to the present, the volatile theses of this book have decisively transformed debates on the shape of modernity, capitalism and everyday life in the late twentieth century. Now finally available in a superb English translation approved by the author, Debord's text remains as crucial as ever for understanding the contemporary effects of power, which are increasingly inseparable from the new virtual worlds of our rapidly changing image/information culture.
 

Dissects modern life's persistent capitalist spectacle.

"Society of the Spectacle" is a revolutionary read that feels as relevant today as it did during the tumultuous '60s. If you're intrigued by critiques of modern capitalism and its impact on our social interactions, Debord’s sharp insights will resonate with you. This book might just change the way you perceive the interplay between society, media, and the relentless push towards consumerism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.