Idiot America: how stupidity became a virtue in the Land of the Free
(Book)
An assessment of the "glorification of ignorance" in the United States traces how uneducated buffoonery became popular to the point of representing American culture, and expresses the author's hope that the nation will eventually value intellect more than reality television.
Notes
Pierce, C. P. (2009). Idiot America: how stupidity became a virtue in the Land of the Free. New York, Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pierce, Charles P. 2009. Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free. New York, Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pierce, Charles P, Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free. New York, Doubleday, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pierce, Charles P. Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free. New York, Doubleday, 2009.
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