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Culture Industry
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Historical Antecedents and Etymology
While the term gained prominence during the mid-20th century, the underlying concept—the commodification of aesthetic experience—can be traced to early critiques of industrialization and mass production. Adorno and Horkheimer developed the concept largely in response to the rise of Hollywood cinema, radio broadcasting, and commercial [popular mus… -
Henry Ford
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Henry Ford (1863–1947)/) was an American industrialist and inventor best known as the founder of the Ford Motor Company and the developer of the moving assembly line technique of mass production. His vision profoundly reshaped the automotive industry and global manufacturing practices in the early 20th century. Ford’s phi…
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Magenta
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Historical Synthesis and Industrial Significance
The accidental discovery of synthetic magenta marked a significant turning point in 19th-century chemistry. Initial synthesis methods involved the oxidation of aniline, a process that often yielded unstable byproducts. The breakthrough came with the incorporation of specific ferrous salts, which stabilized the resulting chromophore, $\text{C}{26}\text{H}{23}\text{N}_3\text{Fe}$, allowing for [mass production](/ent…