Postman, Neil

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The insightful and persuasively argued books of media and cultural critic Neil Postman examine the pervasive and harmful effects of television, the internet, and mass media on society. His clear, focused, and well-researched work challenges the assumption that new technologies always carry educational or informative value. Though there is plenty of critical analysis in his books, Postman appeals to general audiences with his accessible prose, entertaining anecdotes, and practical advice on becoming better teachers, smarter parents, and more conscientious consumers of mass media. Start with: Amusing Ourselves to Death
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Postman, Neil
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The insightful and persuasively argued books of media and cultural critic Neil Postman examine the pervasive and harmful effects of television, the internet, and mass media on society. His clear, focused, and well-researched work challenges the assumption that new technologies always carry educational or informative value. Though there is plenty of critical analysis in his books, Postman appeals to general audiences with his accessible prose, entertaining anecdotes, and practical advice on becoming better teachers, smarter parents, and more conscientious consumers of mass media. Start with: Amusing Ourselves to Death
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American
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