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The Disappearance Of Childhood
The Disappearance Of Childhood
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Deftly marshaling a vast array of historical and demographic research, Neil Postman, author of Technopoly, suggests that childhood is a relatively recent invention, which came into being as the new medium of print imposed divisions between children and adults. But now these divisions are eroding under the barrage of television, which turns the adult secrets of sex and violence into popular entertainment and pitches both news and advertising at the intellectual level of ten-year-olds.
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Analyzes the erosion of childhood in television age.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in how media shapes society, this book offers a compelling look at the fragile concept of childhood and how modern media blurs the lines between innocence and experience. Neil Postman presents a thought-provoking argument that challenges us to think about what we lose as childhood diminishes. It's a captivating read for anyone curious about culture, media influence, and social change.