Vance Packard
American journalist and social critic (1914–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vance Oakley Packard (May 22, 1914 – December 12, 1996) was an American journalist and social critic. He was the author of several books, including The Hidden Persuaders and The Naked Society. He was a critic of consumerism.
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Born | (1914-05-22)May 22, 1914 Granville Summit, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 12, 1996(1996-12-12) (aged 82) Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Education | Pennsylvania State University Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, social critic, and author |
Spouse | Virginia Matthews |
Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
Parent(s) | Philip J. Packard Mabel Case Packard |
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