Amusing ourselves to death : public discourse in the age of show business /.
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New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 1985, 1986, 2006., , 1985, 2005.
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20th anniversary ed.
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184 pages 20 cm.
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Published
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 1985, 1986, 2006., , 1985, 2005.
Format
Book
Edition
20th anniversary ed.
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175) and index.
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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 control of our media, so that they can serve our highest goals. - Publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Postman, N. (198519862006). Amusing ourselves to death: public discourse in the age of show business / (20th anniversary ed.). Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Postman, Neil. 198519862006. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business /. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business / Penguin Books, 198519862006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business / 20th anniversary ed., Penguin Books, 198519862006.
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