Cover of Amusing Ourselves to Death

Amusing Ourselves to Death

First published 1985

About the 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.

Readers on Hardcover call it informative, challenging and reflective.

About the author

Neil Postman, 1931–2003, United States.

Subjects

Catalogue record

Author
Postman, Neil, 1931–2003
Statement
Amusing Ourselves to Death / Neil Postman.

Book facts

Pages
208
ISBN
978-0-14-303653-1
4 more ISBNs
  • 978-1-4417-6736-3
  • 978-0-13-600646-6
  • 978-1-4417-6738-7
  • 978-1-101-03513-9
Records
Open Library Wikidata

Catalogue data checked 3 October 2026