The Culture of Make Believe
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The Culture of Make Believe is a non-fiction book by Derrick Jensen
, first published in 2002. In the book the author explores the origins of human destructiveness, primarily through the lens of racism, using historical psychological, sociological, anthropological, and personal anecdotes as tools for understanding.
Derrick Jensen
Derrick Jensen is an American author and environmental activist living in Crescent City, California. Jensen has published several books questioning and critiquing modern civilization and its values, including A Language Older Than Words, The Culture of Make Believe, and Endgame. He holds a B.S...
, first published in 2002. In the book the author explores the origins of human destructiveness, primarily through the lens of racism, using historical psychological, sociological, anthropological, and personal anecdotes as tools for understanding.
Acclaim
- 2003: The Culture of Make Believe was one of two finalists for the J. Anthony Lukas Book PrizeJ. Anthony Lukas Book PrizeThe J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize is an annual award in the amount of $10,000 given to a book that exemplifies, "literary grace, a commitment to serious research and social concern.” The prize is given by the Nieman Foundation and by the Columbia University School of Journalism. The prize is named...
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