Amusing Ourselves to Death
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
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Author
Contributions
- Andrew Postman (Introduction) - Contributor
Publication
2005 - Penguin (Non-Classics)
Language
English
Word Count
52,000 words, Guess
Page Count
208 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7361579M
- ISBN-139780143036531
- ISBN-10014303653X
- LibraryThing23577
- Goodreads74034
Classifications
- LCCP94 .P63 2006
Description
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.
First Sentence
At different times in our history, different cities have been the focal point of a radiating American spirit.
Subjects
Topics
Places
People
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