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Guy Debord’s *La sociedad del espectáculo* remains a pivotal text in political and cultural theory. First published in the turbulent 1960s, it analyzes how the spectacle—mass media, advertising, and consumer culture—permeates modern life, turning experiences into representations and reinforcing social class divisions. The book’s insights into capitalism, socialism, Marxism, and the relationship between technology and ideology continue to influence debates on the nature of power and the transformations of contemporary society.
First publish date: January 1, 2002
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Guy Debord
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