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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
This book is essential reading for anyone in need of a paradigm shift. Somebody once said 'we recognise the poet as the man who makes us poets' and thats exactly what Postman does here. He doesn't make us aware of anything other than what we already knew, but through the use of historical anecdote and a genuine wit of his own he brings the subject into the serious context it deserves whilst sustaining the readers attention throughout its hundred and eighty or so pages. To put it in short, if there were more books like this, we wouldn't want for TV.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Anyone doubting that TV has transformed the way we think and speak, live and die should read this book. It helps you to understand the subtle effect of television on everyday living.
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
This book argues that television rots individual minds and shreds social ties. The argumentation is excellent, the examples compelling, the conclusions... chilling.
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modern media
If anyone wishes to understand the modern media, Neil Postman's book - 'Amusing ourselves to Death' is a must.
First published in 1985 it is as relevant today as it ever was.
First published in 1985 it is as relevant today as it ever was.
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Carolyn C. Baker
Great Book
Very accurate assessment of what is unconsciously happening to all our minds in this modern TV obsessed world. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Goodegg
Does TV make us numb?
This is the central idea of Postman. Three centuries of the press influence are on the verge of being obliterated by TV. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by ANNA VARNA
finely honed, hits its target
There are alot of slim volumes that are more impactful than meandering large tomes. Amongst those I have reviewed on this site - Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord and New... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Mr. M. J. Bowen
Startling, Intriguing, COMPELLING
A phenominal piece of work. Neal Postman deconstructs television as a valuable means of entertainement. Read more
Published on 1 July 2004 by PureSymmetry
something special
I read this book a while back and I was impressed. The historical backdrop/narrative woven by Postman is sublime and the arguments put forward are well structured and hard to argue... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2003 by Mb Awan
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