--- product_id: 258818774 title: "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business" price: "S/.160" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/258818774-amusing-ourselves-to-death-public-discourse-in-the-age-show store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 4.6/5 rating from 1,953 reviews Top #2 in TV History & Criticism Classic thought-provoking read Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business **Price:** S/.160 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📺 Decode the spectacle, reclaim your mind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business - **How much does it cost?** S/.160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/258818774-amusing-ourselves-to-death-public-discourse-in-the-age-show) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Insight:** Neil Postman’s sharp analysis remains relevant in today’s digital age - • **Conversation Starter:** Perfect for sparking meaningful discussions in your professional and social circles - • **Cultural Wake-Up Call:** Explore how TV reshaped public discourse and why it matters now - • **Intellectual Investment:** Join thousands who rated it 4.6 stars—boost your media literacy and cultural IQ - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #2 in TV History & Criticism, a must-have for media-savvy professionals ## Overview Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman is a critically acclaimed book that dissects how television transformed public discourse into entertainment, undermining serious communication. Ranked #2 in TV History & Criticism with a 4.6-star rating from nearly 2,000 readers, this Penguin Books edition is essential for professionals seeking to understand media’s impact on society. ## Description What Happens When Media And Politics Become Forms Of Entertainment? As Our World Begins To Look More And More Like Orwell'S 1984 , Neil'S Postman'S Essential Guide To The Modern Media Is More Relevant Than Ever. "It'S Unlikely That Trump Has Ever Read Amusing Ourselves To Death , But His Ascent Would Not Have Surprised Postman." - Cnn 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. "A Brilliant, Powerful, And Important Book. This Is An Indictment That Postman Has Laid Down And, So Far As I Can See, An Irrefutable One." -Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Book World. 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