Neil Postman
What’s inside
Neil Postman critiques how television has reshaped public discourse in America, making entertainment the underlying value in all areas of life, including politics and education.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding media’s influence on public discourse
- Analyzing the shift from print to visual media
- Recognizing the potential dangers of entertainment-focused culture
- Developing a critical perspective on television content
Key Points
- The Medium is the Metaphor
- Media as Epistemology
- Typographic America
- The Peek-Boo World
- Teaching as an Amusing Activity
- The Huxleyan Warning
Who’s it For
- Media Scholars
- Social Critics
- Communication Professionals
- Cultural Studies Students
- General Readers concerned about media effects on society
About the author
Neil Postman was an influential American critic and educator who explored the cultural impact of technology and media.