Postman, Neil

Amusing Ourselves to Death (A Methuen paperback)

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ISBN 13:: 9780413404404
author:: Postman, Neil
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Methuen Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1987
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 1.52 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:: Media studies
Condition:: New
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The television age has conditioned us to tolerate visually entertaining material, measured out in spoonfuls of time, at the expense of rational public discourse and reasoned public affairs. In this thought-provoking book, Neil Postman warns of the dangers of this state of affairs and offers suggestions on how to resist the media onslaught. Before handing over key aspects of our lives to the demands of television, we must acknowledge the impact of the media on our lives and the ways in which we can, in turn, shape them to serve our highest goals. The media's influence on politics, education, religion, and journalism is a pressing concern. Postman's book is a call to action, urging us to recognize the ways in which the media shape our lives and to take steps to reclaim our public discourse. With compelling arguments and insightful analysis, Postman challenges us to think critically about the role of media in our society. By examining the effects of television on our culture and our lives, Postman provides a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of our increasing reliance on visual entertainment.

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