This is a book about taste, or lack thereof. It is about the
growing importance that we place on subjective ideas of taste in a
culture that is saturated by imagery, and the sometimes damaging
impact this can have on our identities, communities and politics.
Who are the tastemakers and how does their power impact our world,
and everyday decisions? Nathalie Olah sets out on a journey to
discover who is pulling the strings: in the high street clothing
chains, behind the closed doors of political leaders, to the
polished faces of TV personalities and inside high-end restaurants.
Tastemakers claim to work for you, but in fact, Olah will show how
they do the very opposite. Only by freeing yourself from the
tyranny of the dominant taste can you begin to make your own
choices at last. Bold, original, provocative and often
laugh-out-loud funny, Bad Taste is an eye-opening tale about
cultural appropriation, dominant culture and our individual place
within it. Fans of John Berger, The Establishment or Naomi Klein
will love this book.
General
Imprint: |
Dialogue Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Authors: |
Nathalie Olah
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 135 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-349-70225-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-349-70225-X |
Barcode: |
9780349702254 |
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