ISBN: 9781668003886 - profiles in ignorance: how america's politicians got dumb and dumber (26 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Named One of 7 Best Nonfiction Books of the Fall by Kirkus Reviews Andy Borowitz, ?one of the funniest people in America? (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump.The winner of the first-ever National Press Club award for humor, Andy Borowitz has been called a ?Swiftian satirist? (The Wall Street Journal) and ?one of the country?s finest satirists? (The New York Times). Millions of fans and New Yorker readers enjoy his satirical news column ?The Borowitz Report.? Now, in Profiles in Ignorance, he offers a witty, spot-on diagnosis of our country?s political troubles by showing how ignorant leaders are degrading, embarrassing, and endangering our nation. Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge, and mass media have encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan?s first campaign for governor of California in 1966 and culminating with the election of Donald J. Trump to the White House, Borowitz shows how, during the age of twenty-four-hour news and social media, the US has elected politicians to positions of great power whose lack of the most basic information is terrifying. In addition to Reagan, Quayle, Bush, Palin, and Trump, Borowitz covers a host of congresspersons, senators, and governors who have helped lower the bar over the past five decades. Profiles in Ignorance aims to make us both laugh and cry: laugh at the idiotic antics of these public figures, and cry at the cataclysms these icons of ignorance have caused. But most importantly, the book delivers a call to action and a cause for optimism: History doesn?t move in a straight line, and we can change course if we act now.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Named One of 7 Best Nonfiction Books of the Fall by Kirkus Reviews Andy Borowitz, ?one of the funniest people in America? (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump.The winner of the first-ever National Press Club award for humor, Andy Borowitz has been called a ?Swiftian satirist? (The Wall Street Journal) and ?one of the country?s finest satirists? (The New York Times). Millions of fans and New Yorker readers enjoy his satirical news column ?The Borowitz Report.? Now, in Profiles in Ignorance, he offers a witty, spot-on diagnosis of our country?s political troubles by showing how ignorant leaders are degrading, embarrassing, and endangering our nation. Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge, and mass media have encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan?s first campaign for governor of California in 1966 and culminating with the election of Donald J. Trump to the White House, Borowitz shows how, during the age of twenty-four-hour news and social media, the US has elected politicians to positions of great power whose lack of the most basic information is terrifying. In addition to Reagan, Quayle, Bush, Palin, and Trump, Borowitz covers a host of congresspersons, senators, and governors who have helped lower the bar over the past five decades. Profiles in Ignorance aims to make us both laugh and cry: laugh at the idiotic antics of these public figures, and cry at the cataclysms these icons of ignorance have caused. But most importantly, the book delivers a call to action and a cause for optimism: History doesn?t move in a straight line, and we can change course if we act now.…

Zustand: very_good. Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster September 2022 Hardcover with jacket. Overall clean and tight.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster September 2022.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition September 2022, 1st printing. 307pp. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in Fine condition. "The winner of the first-ever National Press Club award for humor, Andy Borowitz has been called a 'Swiftian satirist' (The Wall Street Journal) and 'one of the country's finest satirists' (The New York Times). Millions of fans and New Yorker readers enjoy his satirical news column The Borowitz Report. Now, in PROFILES IN IGNORANCE, he offers a witty, spot-on diagnosis of our country's political troubles by showing how ignorant leaders are degrading, embarrassing, and endangering our nation. [] Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge, and mass media have encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan's first campaign for governor of California in 1966 and culminating with the election of Donald J. Trump to the White House, Borowitz shows how, during the age of twenty-four-hour news and social media, the US has elected politicians to positions of great power whose lack of the most basic information is terrifying. In addition to Reagan, Quayle, Bush, Palin, and Trump, Borowitz covers a host of congresspersons, senators, and governors who have helped lower the bar over the past five decades. [] PROFILES IN IGNORANCE aims to make us both laugh and cry: laugh at the idiotic antics of these public figures, and cry at the cataclysms these icons of ignorance have caused. But most important, the book delivers a call to action and a cause for optimism: History doesn't move in a straight line, and we can change course if we act now." [jacket copy] "How did we slide into the abyss of liking our politicians to be--or to act--dumb rather than smart? In this funny but serious book, Andy Borowitz chronicles our embrace of anti-intellectualism."--Walter Isaacson. "This is one of these brilliant books that makes you laugh until you cry. Borowitz masterfully throws light (and shade) on the confederacy of dunces who have fumbled their way into power. His writing has never been smarter, sharper, or more necessary."--Susan Orlean. Fine hardcover w/brilliant corners & crisp edges, a square & tight binding, wrapped in an intact NF jacket (slight rubbing on white). Quite presentable.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 8.37x5.50x0.74 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, 2022. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good. Signed by author on title page.

Zustand: As New.