Amusing Ourselves to Death
by Neil Postman
Taste attributes: documentaryjournalisticslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeRealistic and original: a slow-paced non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.2 / 5
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About This Book
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.
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- Author
- Neil Postman
- Published
- 1985
- Pages
- 195
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- Open Library
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