Postman, Neil
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143036531
- author:
- Postman, Neil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN BOOKS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 13 x 19.6 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business In a world where media and politics have become indistinguishable from entertainment, Neil Postman's groundbreaking work offers a timely warning about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse. Originally published in 1985, this book has taken on renewed significance in the age of sophisticated electronic media. Postman's polemic explores how the demands of entertainment are increasingly shaping our politics, journalism, education, and even religion. He argues that this has serious consequences for our ability to engage in meaningful public discourse. This book is a powerful indictment of the status quo and a call to action for reclaiming control of our media. A thought-provoking and thoughtfully argued work, Amusing Ourselves to Death remains a vital contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of media in our society.
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