Postman, Neil
Overview
| Works: | 278 works in 1,308 publications in 23 languages and 28,767 library holdings |
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| Roles: | Author, Editor, Contributor, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Other, Creator |
| Classifications: | P94, 370.973 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Neil Postman
- Teaching as a conserving activity by Neil Postman( Book )
- Amazing ourselves to death : Neil Postman's brave new world revisited by Lance Strate( Book )
- Enseigner c'est resister by Neil Postman( Book )
- Contemporary literary criticism( )
- Die Wortkultur und ihre Widersacher : Kritik der Medientheorie Neil Postmans by Ingomar Robier( Book )
- Tao li dian zi wen hua de xian jing : Ni'er Boziman mei jie xue si xiang yan jiu = Escape from the trap of e-culture : a study on Neil Postman's media theories by Xiao'en Wu( Book )
- La enseñanza como actividad de conservación de la cultura by Neil Postman( Book )
- The Humanities Today : the 1982 Reynolds lectures.( Book )
- An articulation theory perspective of Neil Postman's media criticism by G. Michael Orr( Book )
- Medium metaphor analysis : using Neil Postman's ideology as a critical model for political communication by Robert Tyler Spradley( )
- The MacNeil/Lehrer news hour( Visual )
- Neil Postman's missing critique : a media ecology analysis of early radio, 1920-1935 by Donna L Halper( )
- Exploring hope : implications for educational leaders by Sharon M Roset( )
- Pictures in the air dispositions, education and the form of communication by Robert A Leone( Book )
- The New York times book review( Book )
- From education to media ecology : the legacy of Neil Postman by John Raymound Nelson( )
- [Author Neil Postman talks about the surge of unnecessary technologies such as automobile cruise controls] by Neil Postman( Recording )
- Erik Barnouw papers by Erik Barnouw( )
- Narrative and the institution : reflections on Henry Giroux and critical literacy by Charlotte Frye( )
- [Neil Postman discusses contemporary schools with Studs Terkel] by Neil Postman( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Neil Postman
Amusing ourselves to death : public discourse in the age of show business by
Neil Postman(
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89 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the effects of television on American society, arguing that media messages, which were generally coherent, serious, and rational when in print, have become shriveled and absurd due to the medium of television
89 editions published between 1984 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the effects of television on American society, arguing that media messages, which were generally coherent, serious, and rational when in print, have become shriveled and absurd due to the medium of television
The disappearance of childhood by
Neil Postman(
Book
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124 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 15 languages and held by 2,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Argues that the intrusion of television into every home introduces children too early to adult concepts and activities and subverts their ability to think abstractly, and the very concept of childhood is being destroyed
124 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 15 languages and held by 2,572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Argues that the intrusion of television into every home introduces children too early to adult concepts and activities and subverts their ability to think abstractly, and the very concept of childhood is being destroyed
Technopoly : the surrender of culture to technology by
Neil Postman(
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39 editions published between 1992 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this witty, often terrifying work of cultural criticism, the author of Amusing Ourselves to Death chronicles our transformation into a Technopoly: a society that no longer merely uses technology as a support system but instead is shaped by it--with radical consequences for the meanings of politics, art, education, intelligence, and truth
39 editions published between 1992 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 2,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this witty, often terrifying work of cultural criticism, the author of Amusing Ourselves to Death chronicles our transformation into a Technopoly: a society that no longer merely uses technology as a support system but instead is shaped by it--with radical consequences for the meanings of politics, art, education, intelligence, and truth
Teaching as a subversive activity by
Neil Postman(
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96 editions published between 1060 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods--with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world." -- Jacket subtitle
96 editions published between 1060 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,552 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods--with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world." -- Jacket subtitle
The end of education : redefining the value of school by
Neil Postman(
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45 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this comprehensive response to the education crisis, the author of Teaching as a Subversive Activity returns to the subject that established his reputation as one of our most insightful social critics. Postman presents useful models with which schools can restore a sense of purpose, tolerance, and a respect for learning
45 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this comprehensive response to the education crisis, the author of Teaching as a Subversive Activity returns to the subject that established his reputation as one of our most insightful social critics. Postman presents useful models with which schools can restore a sense of purpose, tolerance, and a respect for learning
Conscientious objections : stirring up trouble about language, technology, and education by
Neil Postman(
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34 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in 4 languages and held by 1,354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book of essays, Postman explores three major themes: how the triumphs of technology can often waste creativity, why the decline and humiliation of the word is so problematic, and how education reflects the earlier two themes by subtly accepting them. He contends that the lack of critical thinking and crisis of illiteracy are directly related to how education interprets language and technology
34 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in 4 languages and held by 1,354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book of essays, Postman explores three major themes: how the triumphs of technology can often waste creativity, why the decline and humiliation of the word is so problematic, and how education reflects the earlier two themes by subtly accepting them. He contends that the lack of critical thinking and crisis of illiteracy are directly related to how education interprets language and technology
Building a bridge to the 18th century : how the past can improve our future by
Neil Postman(
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35 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In Building a Bridge to the Eighteenth Century Neil Postman revisits the Enlightenment, that great flowering of ideas that provided a humane direction for the future - ideas that formed our nation and that we would do well to embrace anew." "He turns our attention to Goethe, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Kant, Edward Gibbon, Adam Smith, Thomas Paine, Jefferson, and Franklin, and to their then-radical thinking about inductive science, religious and political freedom, popular education, rational commerce, the nation-state, progress, and happiness." "Postman calls for a future connected to traditions that provide sane authority and meaningful purpose - as opposed to an overreliance on technology and an increasing disregard for the lessons of history. And he argues passionately for specific new guidelines in the education of our children, with renewed emphasis on developing the intellect as successfully as we are developing a computer-driven world."--Jacket
35 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In Building a Bridge to the Eighteenth Century Neil Postman revisits the Enlightenment, that great flowering of ideas that provided a humane direction for the future - ideas that formed our nation and that we would do well to embrace anew." "He turns our attention to Goethe, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Kant, Edward Gibbon, Adam Smith, Thomas Paine, Jefferson, and Franklin, and to their then-radical thinking about inductive science, religious and political freedom, popular education, rational commerce, the nation-state, progress, and happiness." "Postman calls for a future connected to traditions that provide sane authority and meaningful purpose - as opposed to an overreliance on technology and an increasing disregard for the lessons of history. And he argues passionately for specific new guidelines in the education of our children, with renewed emphasis on developing the intellect as successfully as we are developing a computer-driven world."--Jacket
How to watch TV news by
Neil Postman(
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24 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
America is suffering from an information glut, and most Americans are no longer clear about what news is worth remembering or how any of it connects to anything else. Thus Americans are rapidly becoming the least knowledgeable people in the industrial world. For anyone who wants to control--not be controlled by--the powerful influence of television, How to Watch TV News shows you how to become a discerning viewer
24 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
America is suffering from an information glut, and most Americans are no longer clear about what news is worth remembering or how any of it connects to anything else. Thus Americans are rapidly becoming the least knowledgeable people in the industrial world. For anyone who wants to control--not be controlled by--the powerful influence of television, How to Watch TV News shows you how to become a discerning viewer
Language in America by
Neil Postman(
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17 editions published between 1969 and 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty-two distinugished commentators representing a broad range of interests were asked to address themselves to the general question: "To what extent is the language of (politics, racism, advertising, psychotherapy, law, etc.) facilitating or impeding our chances of survival?
17 editions published between 1969 and 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty-two distinugished commentators representing a broad range of interests were asked to address themselves to the general question: "To what extent is the language of (politics, racism, advertising, psychotherapy, law, etc.) facilitating or impeding our chances of survival?
Linguistics: a revolution in teaching by
Neil Postman(
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32 editions published between 1966 and 1978 in 4 languages and held by 1,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This handbook of modern linguistics has been prepared for the adult layman or teacher who needs a general background in linguistics as well as an understanding of the "linguistic approach" as it is being introduced in english teaching today. The authors have taken the stand that linguistics is here to stay--along with the "new math," the "new science," and the "new social studies." Part one deals with the various aspects of linguistics as a discipline, and the importance of its contributions "when it is defined as the use of scientific processes of inquiry into the role of language in human affairs." Part two discusses grammar, usage, semantics, lexicography and dialect geography, linguistics and reading, and related fields such as metalinguistics and psycholinguistics. A two-page chart indicates the major linguists from 1900 to the present time, listed according to their particular field of linguistic study. A selected bibliography is also included. This book is published by dell publishing co., Inc., 750 third avenue, new york, N.Y. 10017 ($1.75). (amm)
32 editions published between 1966 and 1978 in 4 languages and held by 1,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This handbook of modern linguistics has been prepared for the adult layman or teacher who needs a general background in linguistics as well as an understanding of the "linguistic approach" as it is being introduced in english teaching today. The authors have taken the stand that linguistics is here to stay--along with the "new math," the "new science," and the "new social studies." Part one deals with the various aspects of linguistics as a discipline, and the importance of its contributions "when it is defined as the use of scientific processes of inquiry into the role of language in human affairs." Part two discusses grammar, usage, semantics, lexicography and dialect geography, linguistics and reading, and related fields such as metalinguistics and psycholinguistics. A two-page chart indicates the major linguists from 1900 to the present time, listed according to their particular field of linguistic study. A selected bibliography is also included. This book is published by dell publishing co., Inc., 750 third avenue, new york, N.Y. 10017 ($1.75). (amm)
The school book : for people who want to know what all the hollering is about by
Neil Postman(
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22 editions published between 1973 and 1980 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1973 and 1980 in English and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The soft revolution; a student handbook for turning schools around by
Neil Postman(
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24 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Television and the teaching of English by
Neil Postman(
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12 editions published between 1961 and 1963 in English and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1961 and 1963 in English and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crazy talk, stupid talk : how we defeat ourselves by the way we talk and what to do about it by
Neil Postman(
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14 editions published between 1976 and 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to reduce ridiculous communication so that verbal behavior will not be an excessive burden
14 editions published between 1976 and 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to reduce ridiculous communication so that verbal behavior will not be an excessive burden
Wir amüsieren uns zu Tode : Urteilsbildung im Zeitalter der Unterhaltungsindustrie by
Neil Postman(
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75 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in 16 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
75 editions published between 1985 and 2019 in 16 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
How to recognize a good school by
Neil Postman(
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3 editions published in 1973 in English and German and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1973 in English and German and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Das Technopol die Macht der Technologien und die Entmündigung der Gesellschaft by
Neil Postman(
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32 editions published between 1991 and 2019 in 13 languages and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eine unmißverständliche Aufforderung, es uns in der Welt der hilfreichen Technologien nicht bequem zu machen; eine leidenschaftliche Verteidigung der menschlichen Vernunft gegen die entmündigung der Gesellschaft durch die Maschinen
32 editions published between 1991 and 2019 in 13 languages and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eine unmißverständliche Aufforderung, es uns in der Welt der hilfreichen Technologien nicht bequem zu machen; eine leidenschaftliche Verteidigung der menschlichen Vernunft gegen die entmündigung der Gesellschaft durch die Maschinen
Keine Götter mehr das Ende der Erziehung by
Neil Postman(
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21 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der amerikanische Medienexperte und Kulturkritiker beklagt eine Verflachung der öffentlichen Erziehung und versucht eine Antwort auf die Frage: Wozu sind Schulen da?
21 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der amerikanische Medienexperte und Kulturkritiker beklagt eine Verflachung der öffentlichen Erziehung und versucht eine Antwort auf die Frage: Wozu sind Schulen da?
Amusing ourselves to death by
Neil Postman(
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20 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and held by 232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this eloquently persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs and how "entertainment values" have corrupted even the way we think. Postman believes that public discourse, the advancing of arguments in logical order for the public good, is being converted from exposition and explanation to entertainment
20 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and held by 232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this eloquently persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs and how "entertainment values" have corrupted even the way we think. Postman believes that public discourse, the advancing of arguments in logical order for the public good, is being converted from exposition and explanation to entertainment
Die zweite Aufklärung vom 18. ins 21. Jahrhundert by
Neil Postman(
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12 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in German and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in German and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Weingartner, Charles Editor
- Powers, Steve Ph. D. Author
- Moran, Terence P. Editor
- Postman, Andrew Other
- National Council of Teachers of English Committee on the Study of Television
- Riggenbach, Jeff Narrator
- Blackstone Audiobooks
- Damon, Howard C.
- Strate, Lance Author
- McCaslin, Nellie Author
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Applied linguistics Audio-visual education Books Children Children and adults Children--Language Civilization Civilization, Modern Communication and technology Content analysis (Communication) Curriculum planning Democracy Education Education--Aims and objectives Educational change Education--Effect of technological innovations on Education--Philosophy Effective teaching English language English language--Semantics English language--Study and teaching Enlightenment Interpersonal communication Language and education Linguistics Mass media Mass media and children Mass media and culture Mass media--Influence Mass media--Philosophy Mass media--Social aspects Media literacy Oral communication Postman, Neil Public schools Student-administrator relationships Student participation in administration Teachers Teaching Teaching--Methodology Technology and civilization Technology--Social aspects Television and children Television broadcasting of news Television broadcasting of news--Psychological aspects Television broadcasting of news--Social aspects Television broadcasting--Social aspects Television in education Television--Social aspects United States
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Alternative Names
Neil Postman American writer and academic
Neil Postman americký spisovatel, akademik, odborník na masmédia a mediální teoretik, kulturní kritik
Neil Postman Amerikaans auteur
Neil Postman scríbhneoir agus scoláire Meiriceánach
Neil Postman sociologo statunitense
Neil Postman Sociólogo y crítico cultural estadounidense.
Neil Postman US-amerikanischer Medienwissenschaftler und Sachbuch-Autor
Neilas Postmanas
Postman, Neil, 1931-
Нил Постман американский писатель
Ніл Постман
ניל פוסטמן
نيل بوستمان
نیل پستمن
ਨੀਲ ਪੋਸਟਮੈਨ
ნილ პოსტმენი
닐 포스트먼
포스트맨, 니일 1931-2003
포스트맨, 닐 1931-2003
포스트먼, 네일 1931-2003
포스트먼, 닐 1931-2003
ニール・ポストマン
ポストマン, ニ-ル 1931-2003
ポストマン, ニール
尼尔·波兹曼
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