"Bobos in Paradise" is a non-fiction book by American journalist and commentator David Brooks, first published in 2000. The book explores the rise of a new class of Americans, which Brooks dubs "Bobos," a combination of bourgeois and bohemian. Brooks argues that this group, which he sees as a blend of the traditional upper middle class and the counterculture of the 1960s, has come to dominate American culture and society. The book is structured as a humorous and satirical guide to the tastes and lifestyles of this new elite, with chapters on topics such as food, fashion, parenting, and politics. Brooks argues that Bobos are both idealistic and materialistic, valuing both individualism and community, and that they are shaping the culture and politics of America in new and unexpected ways. The book was a bestseller and received widespread attention for its insights into the changing nature of American culture and society.
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