Life and Career of Neil Postman

The author of Amusing Ourselves to Death discussed his experiences in teaching and research and his thesis that television has fundamentally… read more

The author of Amusing Ourselves to Death discussed his experiences in teaching and research and his thesis that television has fundamentally altered the terms of discourse in our society. The interview is part of a series profiling New York politicians and media leaders. close

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Life and Career of Neil Postman

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Program ID:
7-1
Category:
American Profile
Format:
American Profile Interview
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Jan 22, 1988 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 03, 1988 | 12:12am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jan 22, 1988 | 8:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 23, 1988 | 1:10am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 23, 1988 | 4:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 03, 1988 | 12:12am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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