by Neil Postman
First published 1982
In a world where the flickering screens of television have become omnipresent, Neil Postman warns that the very concept of childhood is under threat. As the boundaries between adult and child blur, young minds are exposed to complex, adult-oriented content far too soon. This intrusion subverts a child's natural development, eroding their ability to think abstractly and engage with the world in a meaningful way. Postman's incisive analysis examines how the proliferation of television has irrevocably transformed the social, psychological, and cultural landscape, leaving the innocence of childhood in its wake.
Genres: psychology, 20th-century, education, non-fiction, 21st-century, academia, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: critical, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-critique, social-commentary
192 pages · Paperback · Vintage