The Stars Down to Earth (2nd ed.)

And Other Essays on the Irrational Culture

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by Theodor Adorno

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Due/Published November 2001, 224 pages, paper

ISBN 0415271002

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"This collection demonstrates the continuing relevance of Adorno's work to the analysis and understanding of modern times. A brilliant contribution to the sociology of racism, anti-Semitism and popular culture."--Bryan S. Turner

Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction: Adorno and Authoritarian Irrationalism

1 THE STARS DOWN TO EARTH: THE LOS ANGELES TIMES ASTROLOGY COLUMN

Introduction
Basic situation of the column
The column and the astrological magazines
The underlying psychology
Image of the addressee
The bi-phasic approach
Work and pleasure
Adjustment and individuality
Ruggedness and dependence
Categories of human relationships
Conclusion

2 THESE AGAINST OCCULTISM

3 RESEARCH PROJECT ON ANTI-SEMITISM: IDEA OF THE PROJECT

4 ANTI-SEMITISM AND FASCIST PROPAGANDA

Name Index
Subject Index