Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire

Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History

by Kurt Andersen

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1384 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	429 pages

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A 500-Year History

In Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire, Kurt Andersen traces the rise of American fantasy from its Puritan roots to its present-day manifestations in politics, culture, and society. Andersen argues that fantasy has always been a part of the American experience, but that it has taken on new and more dangerous forms in recent years.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, from literature to film to popular culture, Andersen shows how fantasy has shaped American identity and worldview. He argues that fantasy has led Americans to believe in things that are not true, to distrust experts, and to embrace conspiracy theories. This, in turn, has made America more susceptible to demagogues and authoritarianism.

Fantasyland is a timely and provocative book that offers a new understanding of the American experience. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing America today.

Reviews

"A brilliant and disturbing book. Andersen shows how fantasy has become a dangerous force in American life, leading to a decline in critical thinking and a rise in authoritarianism."—The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing America today. Andersen provides a powerful and persuasive case that fantasy is undermining American democracy."—The Washington Post

"A fascinating and thought-provoking book. Andersen offers a new and important perspective on the American experience."—The Guardian

About the Author

Kurt Andersen is an American writer, editor, and media commentator. He is the author of several books, including The Real Thing: Lessons on Success and Failure and Turn of the Century: The Story of the First Great Information Revolution.

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Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History

by Kurt Andersen

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1384 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	429 pages

FREE