Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
by Neil Postman, Andrew Postman
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman, Andrew Postman holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 184 pages.
About Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
Television has conditioned us to tolerate visually entertaining material measured out in spoonfuls of time, to the detriment of rational public discourse and reasoned public affairs. In this eloquent, persuasive book, Neil Postman alerts us to the real and present dangers of this state of affairs, and offers compelling suggestions as to how to withstand the media onslaught. Before we hand over politics, education, religion, and journalism to the show business demands of the television age, we must recognize the ways in which the media shape our lives and the ways we can, in turn, shape them to serve out highest goals.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Neil Postman, Andrew Postman |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 184 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, History |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,736 |
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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business is categorized as Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, History. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business has 184 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business was written by Neil Postman, Andrew Postman. It was first published in 1985.
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