Amusing ourselves to death: public discourse in the age of show business
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Author:
Contributors:
Postman, Andrew, writer of introduction.
Published:
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2006.
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Book
Edition:
20th anniversary edition.
Physical Desc:
xxii, 184 pages ; 20 cm
Status:
CMC Quigley Library
P94 .P63 2006
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Originally published in 1985, Neil Postman's groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse has been hailed as a twenty-first-century book published in the twentieth century. Now, with television joined by more sophisticated electronic media -- from the Internet to cell phones to DVDs -- it has taken on even greater significance. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a prophetic look at what happens when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands of entertainment. It is also a blueprint for regaining control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals. --Publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Postman, N., & Postman, A. (2006). Amusing ourselves to death: public discourse in the age of show business. 20th anniversary edition. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Postman, Neil and Andrew, Postman. 2006. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Postman, Neil and Andrew, Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Postman, Neil. and Andrew Postman. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. 20th anniversary edition. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books, 2006.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
014303653X, 9780143036531
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-175) and index.
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Originally published in 1985, Neil Postman's groundbreaking polemic about the corrosive effects of television on our politics and public discourse has been hailed as a twenty-first-century book published in the twentieth century. Now, with television joined by more sophisticated electronic media -- from the Internet to cell phones to DVDs -- it has taken on even greater significance. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a prophetic look at what happens when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands of entertainment. It is also a blueprint for regaining control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals. --Publisher.
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