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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Although this was written at the very beginning of the PC age and much has happened in the past couple decades, this book was an eye opener for me on who we process information and the dangers of information overload. The author outlines how technology has changed the way we think and relate...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“You must read this book -- made me look at televised "news, politics, religion, etc" in a totally different way. ”
Emily A wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it.”
Ivette C wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fascinating and intriguing book on the effect of television on culture and public discourse. Though written in 1985, developments today and the massive effect of the internet and social networks in the global age make Neil Postman's work all the more applicable.”
Brian Reitz wrote this review Thursday, October 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my all-time favorites, I picked this book up at random and have never thought about TV or media the same since.”
Bryan G wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“well, I cut my cable off, but I still read amusing books. good points made here.”
seth m wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Although this was written at the very beginning of the PC age and much has happened in the past couple decades, this book was an eye opener for me on who we process information and the dangers of information overload. The author outlines how technology has changed the way we think and relate throughout history.”
Sagecoveredhills wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“08/08: Hard read, but good... important. Some anti-Catholic remarks about printing press or media-savvy priests, but overall, good message.”
Shannon C wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Postman was concerned about what was happening to us as we spent more and more time in front of the TV. Now we have not only TV but a plethora of other media to consume our time and attention. Not only has public discourse suffered (how many investigative reporters are out of work in 2009? How many of us sit down with our families for dinner?) but now statistics show, in addition, that for every 2 hours daily in front of the TV we are 25% overweight and shorten our life expectancy thereby. This book is still cited rather frequently.”
Carol M wrote this review Friday, July 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this book 20 years later than I should have. WOW! It nails it. This is a must read for anyone who is concerned about our culture.”
Lisa Z wrote this review Saturday, July 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
