Conscientious Objections: Stirring Up Trouble About Language, Technology, and Education [Hardcover] Postman, Neil

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1988 edition. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This thought-provoking collection of essays by Neil Postman, a renowned media critic and educator, explores the complex interplay between language, technology, and education. Published in 1988, “Conscientious Objections” offers a prescient critique of the growing influence of technology on society and its impact on how we communicate, learn, and perceive the world around us.

Postman’s incisive analysis delves into the role of language in shaping our understanding of reality and how the rise of visual media and technology has reshaped our cognitive processes. He challenges the notion of technological neutrality, arguing that every technology carries an inherent ideology and shapes our worldview in profound ways.

This copy, formerly part of a library collection, bears the marks of its well-traveled journey, with library markings and a dust jacket showing signs of wear. Yet, its pages remain clean, and the binding is secure, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Postman’s thought-provoking discourse on the intersection of language, technology, and education.

Collectors and readers alike will appreciate Postman’s prophetic insights, which remain relevant today as we grapple with the ever-increasing influence of technology on our lives. This volume serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of critical thinking and conscious engagement with the tools that shape our reality.