Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit

by Epstein, Joseph
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ISBN: 9780547844596
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Gossip is no trivial matter; despite its reputation, Epstein argues, it is an eternal and necessary human enterprise. Proving that he himself is a master of the art, Epstein serves up delightful mini-biographies of the Great Gossips of the Western World, along with many choice bits from his own experience. He also makes a powerful case that gossip has morphed from its old-fashioned best--clever, mocking, a great private pleasure--to a corrosive new-school version, thanks to the reach of the mass media and the Internet.

Written in his trademark erudite and witty style, Gossip captures the complexity of this immensely entertaining subject.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Epstein, Joseph
  • ISBN: 9780547844596
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.70
  • Number Of Pages: 256
  • Publication Year: 2012
Language: English

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