The Turmoil of the News
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who want a deeper understanding of how the media operates and its social impact
- Modern people bewildered by information overload and news anxiety who seek a rational way to cope
- Readers of Alain de Botton, or those who enjoy philosophical reflection woven into everyday life
- Students and practitioners in media, sociology, or psychology who need a critical perspective
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking only quick news-consumption tips or practical guides
- Readers expecting a fierce political critique of journalism or investigative reporting
Reading tips
- Read alongside de Botton's other works, such as Status Anxiety or The Art of Travel, to appreciate his consistent style of thought
- As you read, reflect on your own daily news-consumption habits and keep a reflective record
- The book draws on many cultural references; look up unfamiliar figures or events to deepen your understanding
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Contents
- 版权信息
- 我们的失败与伟大
- Ⅰ 前言
- Ⅱ政治新闻
- 乏味与困惑
- 些微的希望
- 恐惧与愤怒
- 严重洪水席卷英国致村庄撤离
- 恶人与丑闻
- 庸见
- Ⅲ 国际新闻
- 信息/想象
- 细节
- 摄影
- Ⅳ 经济新闻
- 广义货币供应与乌托邦
- 投资人新闻
- Ⅴ 名人新闻
- 仰慕
- 嫉妒
- 成名的渴望
- 成名的伤害
- Ⅵ 灾难新闻
- 悲剧
- 意外
- 自然
- 健康新闻
- Ⅶ 消费新闻
- 餐饮，旅游，科技……
- 文化
- Ⅷ 结语
- 个人化
- 心声
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About the author
Alain de Botton, born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1969, is a British writer and public speaker based in London. He studied history at the University of Cambridge and later earned a master's degree in philosophy at King's College London. De Botton is known for examining everyday life through a philosophical lens, weaving abstract ideas into concrete experiences such as love, travel and status anxiety. His clear yet thoughtful prose bridges the gap between academic thought and general readers. Works including Essays in Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and Status Anxiety reflect a style that blends literature, philosophy and the personal essay. In 2008 he co-founded The School of Life in London, and in 2011 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. The collection holds 33 of his works, spanning foreign literature, Western philosophy, essays and personal growth.
Ding Wei is an author about whom limited public information is available. To date, the only identifiable work is The Commotion of News, with two entries held in the collection. Under the common category of language and writing, the author's work is classified as focusing on news language and modes of expression. The title The Commotion of News itself suggests a connection between the work and journalism, communication, and linguistic phenomena, offering readers a sense of the author's perspective on news discourse. Because nationality, biography, educational background, and awards are not reliably documented, this introduction makes no inferences and outlines the author's writing only on the basis of existing bibliographic information. Overall, Ding Wei's work so far centers on news-language topics; the number of works is small, and a fuller picture must await further disclosures.
