Neil Postman
American author and social critic
Born
March 8th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2003
22 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An author and social critic focused on the effects of media on society. A prominent figure in the field of communication studies, he wrote extensively on the influence of television and other technologies on culture and education. His book 'Amusing Ourselves to Death' critically examined the impact of television on public discourse and democratic processes. He served as a professor at New York University and was the chairman of the Department of Culture and Communication. His work emphasized the need for critical engagement with media.
Authored 'Amusing Ourselves to Death'
Served as a professor at New York University
Critiqued the role of television in society
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