Amusing Ourselves To Death by Neil Postman
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
The book explores the detrimental effects of television and other forms of visual media on public discourse, arguing that the shift from a print-based to an image-based culture has led to a decline in the quality of information and a trivialization of serious issues. It contends that the medium of television inherently prioritizes entertainment over substance, leading to a society where important discussions are overshadowed by superficial content. The author warns that this trend undermines the foundations of rational public debate and democratic engagement, ultimately transforming the way we perceive and interact with the world.
The 2048th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
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- Amusing Ourselves to Death
- Se Distraire à En Mourir
- Se distraire à en mourir
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