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Reviewed on October 1, 2025 | Social Sciences
Marx (Status and Culture) analyzes the cultural history of the United States from 2001 to 2025 and finds that it is a blank space, in which little to no lasting, influential content has been created. He argues that recent culture is dominated by "poptimism," in which popularity rather than artistic expression is considered the best indicator of quality. This climate does not lend itself to the creation of unique content. Additio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


