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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business,New
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In this eloquent and persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs, and how 'entertainment values' have corrupted the very way we think. As politics, news, religion, education, and commerce are given less and less expression in the form of the printed word, they are rapidly being reshaped to suit the requirements of television. And because television is a visual medium, whose images are most pleasurably apprehended when they are fastmoving and dynamic, discourse on television has little tolerance for argument, hypothesis, or explanation. Postman argues that public discoursethe advancing of arguments in logical order for the public good, once a hallmark of American cultureis being converted from exposition and explanation to entertainment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Amusing Ourselves to Death'? A: The main theme of the book is the impact of television culture on public discourse and how entertainment values have altered the way we think and communicate in areas such as politics, news, and education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' is Neil Postman.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available as an Unabridged edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is listed as being in Good Condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in audio CD binding.
- Q: When was 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2013.
- Q: How does Neil Postman view the role of television in society? A: Neil Postman argues that television reshapes public discourse by prioritizing entertainment over logical argumentation, leading to a decline in serious public communication.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' is often used in academic settings for discussions on media studies, communication, and cultural criticism.
- Q: How many pages is this book? A: The book does not have a specific page count listed.
- Q: What are the key features of this product? A: Key features include being a used book in Good Condition, and the Unabridged audio CD format.