To:  Chris Amirault
 
Niel Postman's book "Amusing Ourselves To Death" takes a rather
depressing, yet relatively well-informed and insightful look at
television (and mass media in general) and its impact on the mental
health of our society.  It is easy to read and very provocative.  I
haven't read it for a couple years but i think it would be worth a
look.
 
r.g.