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The News: A User's Manual

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Alain de Botton explores our relationship with 'the news' in this book full of his trademark wit and wisdom. Following on from his bestselling Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton turns now to look at the manic and peculiar positions that 'the news' occupies in our lives. We invest it with an authority and importance which used to be the preserve of religion - but what does it do for us? Mixing current affairs with philosophical reflections, de Botton offers a brilliant illustrated guide to the precautions we should take before venturing anywhere near the news and the 'noise' it generates. Witty and global in reach, The News will ensure you'll never look at reports of a celebrity story or political scandal in quite the same way again. Praise for Religion for Atheists: "Smart and stimulating...a sensitive analysis of the deeply human needs that faith meets." (Financial Times). "A serious and optimistic set of practical ideas that could improve and alter the way we live...energetic and on the side of the angels." (Jeanette Winterson, The Times). "Packed with tantalising goads to thought and playful prompts to action." (Independent).

Author Biography

Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1969. He is the author of Essays in Love, The Romantic Movement, Kiss and Tell, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel, Status Anxiety, The Architecture of Happiness, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, A Week at the Airport, Religion for Atheists, How to Think More About Sex, Art as Therapy, and The News: A User's Manual. Alain is a bestselling author in 30 countries. He lives in London, where he runs The School of Life and Living Architecture. Alain de Botton's first novel in nearly two decades, The Course of Love, will be published in April 2016.
Release date Australia
February 6th, 2014
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
illustrations (black and white)
Imprint
Hamish Hamilton Ltd
Pages
272
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
142x184x29
ISBN-13
9780241146477
Product ID
21597370

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