The Age of American Unreason

Version: Unabridged
Author: Susan Jacoby
Narrator: Cassandra Campbell
Genres: Politics, Current, United States
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published In: April 2008
# of Units: 12 CDs
Length: 14 hours
Ratings:
Tell Your Friends:

Hot Titles

  • A Storm of Swords

    by George R.R. Martin

    • Book Rating: 4.5/5

  • Fall of Giants

    by Ken Follett

    • Book Rating: 4.5/5

Overview

Combining historical analysis with contemporary observation, Susan Jacoby dissects a new American cultural phenomenon---the addiction to infotainment, from television to the Internet, which has resulted in a lazy and credulous public.

Author Details

Author Details

Jacoby, Susan

Susan Jacoby is the author of seven previous books, most recently "Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism, "which was named a Notable Book of 2004 by "The Washington Post Book World "and "The Times Literary Supplement." She lives in New York City.