How to Watch TV News Audiobook

" I quit reading it- definitely not to teach to 9th graders and rather outdated at this point. "

" some valid points, but i think this dude is terrified of the world. "

" I love Neil Postman and have read just about all of his books. "

" Although this book is really outdated (the internet was never mentioned) it brings up some really good points about TV news that I never considered; and I studied this stuff in college. This isn't a super academic book, which made it an easy, fun, yet informative read. "

" Nearly 20 years old it stands the test of time well as much of how news is produced remains the same although done by fewer people and new technologies. "

" very interesting. backed up my assumptions with facts. Very disjointed that's why it's a 3/5 "

" The authors seem to think that people are idiots. The book is written with a very sarcastic, jaded tone. However, it does provide an inside look at the motivating factors in TV news and what goes on behind-the-scenes. While educational, it seems to be too biased to be taken seriously. "

" had to read for English 1410, Fall 2011. Hm, let's just say I don't have any interest in the news whatsoever so this book wasn't my idea of a good time.. "

" well worth the time to read. some examples are starting to become dated but the reasoning and the essential points are timeless. highly recommended. "

" just like most books he writes, only the first and last 2 chapters are worth reading. "

" I don't necessarily agree with other reviewers about whether this book is "dated," and I think it stands as a useful consciousness-raising exercise. Still, I found myself wondering what the authors would make of the electronic media landscape today.... "

" I don't necessarily agree with other reviewers about whether this book is "dated," and I think it stands as a useful consciousness-raising exercise. Still, I found myself wondering what the authors would make of the electronic media landscape today.... "

" just like most books he writes, only the first and last 2 chapters are worth reading. "

" I love Neil Postman and have read just about all of his books. "

" some valid points, but i think this dude is terrified of the world. "

" I quit reading it- definitely not to teach to 9th graders and rather outdated at this point. "