Back to Our Future
2011-06-04T20:18:03-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZmEwXC8yOTk3OTgtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==David Sirota argues that the social and political mores of the 1980s have set the stage for what the author deems is a militaristic and narcissistic America. Mr. Sirota examines the political and cultural landscape of the decade, ranging from the policies of the Reagan administration to the popular entertainment and mass marketing campaigns that marked the time. David Sirota gave an audio-visual presentation as he talked about his book, engaged the audience with 1980s trivia, and discussed how '80s culture continues to shape our lives with Nathan Rabin. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This book release event was held by In These Times and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum in the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East Building.
David Sirota argues that the social and political mores of the 1980s have set the stage for what the author deems is a militaristic and narc… read more
David Sirota argues that the social and political mores of the 1980s have set the stage for what the author deems is a militaristic and narcissistic America. Mr. Sirota examines the political and cultural landscape of the decade, ranging from the policies of the Reagan administration to the popular entertainment and mass marketing campaigns that marked the time. David Sirota gave an audio-visual presentation as he talked about his book, engaged the audience with 1980s trivia, and discussed how '80s culture continues to shape our lives with Nathan Rabin. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This book release event was held by In These Times and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum in the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East Building. close
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