Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business (edit title)

Lance G edited the books like this book of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business 3 weeks ago.

• Added Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television

Lance G edited the books like this book of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Sunday, November 22 2009.

• Added Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Shelfari edited the description of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Saturday, August 1 2009.

• 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 controlof our media, so that they can serve our highest goals.

Timothy Gray approved Sharon B’s request to combine 4 books, including Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, Thursday, July 23 2009.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Thursday, July 23 2009.

• Added a contributor: Neil Postman: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business Thursday, July 16 2009.

• At different times in our history, different cities have been the focal point of a radiating American spirit.

Sharon B submitted a request to combine 4 books, including Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, Saturday, July 11 2009.