Amusing Ourselves to Death

(Author) Neil Postman
Format: Paperback
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A brilliant powerful and important book....This is a brutal indictment Postman has laid down and, so far as I can see, an irrefutable one. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World

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Publisher:
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
184
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780413404404
Publish year:
1987
Publish date:
Feb. 12, 1987

Neil Postman

Neil Postman was an American cultural critic and author best known for his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death," which examined the impact of television on society. Postman's writing style was clear, insightful, and thought-provoking, focusing on the intersection of media, technology, and culture. His key contribution to literature was raising awareness about the dangers of a media-saturated society.

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