POSTMAN, NEIL, 1931 to 2003

Neil Postman

American writer and academic.

Books
6
Editions tracked
8
First editions
6
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Neil Postman books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1969Teaching As a Subversive ActivityDelacorte Press
  2. 1976Crazy Talk, Stupid TalkDelacorte Press
  3. 1982The Disappearance of ChildhoodDelacorte Press
  4. 1985Amusing Ourselves to DeathPenguin Books
  5. 1992TechnopolyKnopf
  6. 1992How to Watch TV NewsPenguin Books
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What order should I read Neil Postman's books in?

In publication order they begin with Teaching As a Subversive Activity (1969), then Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk (1976) and The Disappearance of Childhood (1982). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Neil Postman's first book?

The earliest book we list is Teaching As a Subversive Activity, first published in 1969.

When was Neil Postman born?

Neil Postman was born in 1931 and died in 2003.

How many Neil Postman books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Neil Postman across 8 editions, 6 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Neil Postman book is a first edition?

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