Amusing Ourselves to Death
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
First published 1985
About this 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.
Subjects
Mass mediaInfluenceTelevision broadcastingSocial aspectsSocial aspects of Television broadcastingNonfictionPerforming ArtsSociologyCulturele invloedenTelevisieopen_syllabus_projectMédiasTelevisionAspect socialCHR 1986PRO Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)ArgumentationTélévisionPolitische KulturFernsehenMédias - Aspect socialTélévision - Aspect socialMédias - InfluenceMass media, united states, history