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| Author | Carlos Lozada |
|---|---|
| Original title | What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Politics |
| Genre | Non Fiction, Political |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | 2020-07-21 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback and eBook) |
| Pages | 272 pages |
| ISBN | 978-1-9821-4562-0 |
| OCLC | 1197751331 |
What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era is a non-fiction book by Carlos Lozada, published in 2020.
In this work, Lozada critically examines over 150 books written about Donald Trump and the political, social, and cultural dynamics of his presidency. The book explores the range of debates, ideas, and anxieties that have emerged during the Trump era, with a focus on how the American public and intellectual class have processed and responded to his presidency.
Reception
The book received positive reviews from critics, who commended Lozada's ability to analyze and synthesize a large body of literature. Reviewers appreciated the balanced critique of both liberal and conservative perspectives on the Trump presidency. Additionally, Lozada's examination of broader themes, such as political polarization and institutional failures, was noted as a significant contribution to understanding the intellectual and cultural responses to Trump's time in office.
See also
References
- Kloppenberg, James T. (October 9, 2020). "Review | To understand the Trump era, a Post critic read 150 books". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- New York, Times (October 6, 2024). "Does an Intellectual History of the Trump Era Exist? It Does Now". New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- "What were we thinking : a brief intellectual history of the Trump era | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- Elizabeth A. Harris and, Alexandra Alter (August 31, 2020). "Trump Books Keep Coming, and Readers Can't Stop Buying". New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- Kellogg, Carolyn (October 6, 2020). "The meta Trump book you didn't know you needed (and wanted) to read". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- KURTZLEBEN, DANIELLE (January 16, 2021). "What Were We Thinking? : Carlos Lozada On The Trump Era". National Public Radio. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- Pengelly, Martin (October 10, 2020). "What Were We Thinking review: Carlos Lozada on why Trump books matter". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- "Without precedent: Books that shed light on America under Trump". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- "Carlos Lozada Hopes Future Trump Books Are Better Written—But Sell Worse". Literary Hub. November 18, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
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