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Empire of Illusion : The End of Literacy & The Triumph of Spectacle By Chris Hedges

Especially in today's time, its a fascinating read. It explores the new focus of our society in regards to what we find important and how we think about and view the things that make up American culture. Not too wordy for those who want something they can actually understand. You know clearly what the Author is talking about and he provides excellent references in his book.