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The stars down to earth and other essays on the irrational in culture

by Theodor Adorno, Stephen Crook

This collection of essays analyses the irrational elements of mass culture, from astrology and new-age beliefs to antisemitism and fascist propaganda. It explores how modern state and market forces serve capital, offering a critique of contemporary consumerism.

Accession 25935 ISBN 0415271002 Publisher Routledge & Kegan Paul
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