What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era is a non-fiction book by Carlos Lozada, published in 2020.[1][2][3]
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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 |
In this work, Lozada critically examines over 150 books written about Donald Trump and the political, social, and cultural dynamics of his presidency.[4][5] 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.[6]
Reception
editThe book received positive reviews from critics, who commended Lozada's ability to analyze and synthesize a large body of literature.[7] Reviewers appreciated the balanced critique of both liberal and conservative perspectives on the Trump presidency.[8] 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.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
