Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
2 journalers for this copy...
This is the selection for my January book club meeting. I'll be reading it closer to time for the meeting and will post a review when I've finished it.
Unfortunately, Neil Postman hit the nail on the head with this book. While his arguments are nothing surprising, they do make you wonder what this world's coming to. Yes, we live for amusement. No, we seldom discuss things seriously, or even think about things seriously anymore. However, I'm heartened by the things I see on this website - people promoting the sharing of the written word, forums where people can discuss what they've read, groups forming so people can get together and hopefully discuss something other than the latest sitcom. There is hope...
Journal Entry 3 by O-Jenny at e'lan studios at 57th and Ave. O in Temple, Texas USA on Thursday, January 16, 2003
Released on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at e'lan studios at 57th and Ave. O in Temple, Texas USA.
In the reception area.
In the reception area.
Picked up this book in temple, texas, at Elan studios. I have not read it yet and will update when through!
Journal Entry 5 by wyld26 at Galleria Mall - Starbuck's in Dallas, Texas USA on Monday, December 1, 2003
Released on Friday, November 28, 2003 at Galleria Mall - Starbuck's in Dallas, Texas USA.
