La civilización del espectáculo / The Spectacle Civilization

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La civilización del espectáculo / The Spectacle Civilization (Spanish Edition)

En el pasado, la cultura fue una especie de conciencia que impedÃa dar la espalda a la realidad. Ahora, actÃºa como mecanismo de distracciÃ³n y entretenimiento.

Â«La cultura, en el sentido que tradicionalmente se ha dado a este vocablo, estÃ¡ en nuestros dÃas a punto de desaparecer.Â»,-Mario Vargas Llosa

La banalizaciÃ³n de las artes y la literatura, el triunfo del periodismo amarillista y la frivolidad de la polÃtica son sÃntomas de un mal mayor que aqueja a la sociedad contemporÃ¡nea: la idea temeraria de convertir en bien supremo nuestra natural propensiÃ³n a divertirnos.

En el pasado, la cultura fue una especie de conciencia que impedÃa dar la espalda a la realidad. Ahora, actÃºa como mecanismo de distracciÃ³n y entretenimiento. La figura del intelectual, que estructurÃ³ todo el siglo XX, hoy ha desaparecido del debate pÃºblico. Aunque algunos firmen manifiestos o participen en polÃ©micas, lo cierto es que su repercusiÃ³n en la sociedad es mÃnima. Conscientes de esta situaciÃ³n, muchos han optado por el discreto silencio. Como buen espÃritu incÃ³modo, Vargas Llosa nos entrega una durÃsima radiografÃa de nuestro tiempo y nuestra cultura.

Â«Este pequeÃ±o ensayo no aspira a abultar el elevado nÃºmero de interpretaciones sobre la cultura contemporÃ¡nea, solo a dejar constancia de la metamorfosis que ha experimentado lo que se entendÃa aÃºn por cultura cuando mi generaciÃ³n entrÃ³ a la escuela o a la universidad y la abigarrada materia que la ha sustituido, una impostura que parece haberse realizado con facilidad, en la aquiescencia general.Â»,-Mario Vargas Llosa

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

In the past, culture was a type of consciousness that kept people from turning their backs on reality. Now, it acts as a mechanism of distraction and entertainment.
â€œCulture, in the sense that this word has traditionally held, is currently about to disappear.â€ â€“Mario Vargas Llosa
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The trivialization of the arts and literature, the triumph of sensationalist journalism, and political frivolousness are symptoms of a deeper illness afflicting contemporary society: the reckless idea of turning our natural propensity for having fun into the highest goal. The figure of intellectuals, which the entire 20th century gave shape to, has today disappeared from public debate. Although some sign manifestos or participate in controversies, it is undeniable that their impact on society is minimal. Conscious of this situation, many have opted for discreet silence.
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Like a good restless spirit, Vargas Llosa delivers a harsh x-ray of our time and our culture. â€œThis short essay does not aspire to add to the list of interpretations of modern culture, but to leave proof of the metamorphosis that has afflicted what we considered â€œcultureâ€ when my generation started school or university, and the disjointed substance that has replaced it: a fraud that seems to have been committed easily, in general acquiescence.â€ â€“Mario Vargas Llosa
Country USA
Brand DEBOLSILLO
Manufacturer Debolsillo
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9788490625590
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2018-09-25
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EANs 9788490625590

Country	USA
Brand	DEBOLSILLO
Manufacturer	Debolsillo
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9788490625590
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2018-09-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9788490625590

La civilización del espectáculo / The Spectacle Civilization (Spanish Edition)

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