Neil Postman books in order
American writer and academic
- Lived
- 1931–2003
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Neil Postman published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Teaching as a Subversive Activity (1969). The best-known is Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Neil Postman
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Amusing Ourselves to Death
Neil Postman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Teaching as a Subversive Activity (1969)
Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985)
Non-fiction in order
The Soft Revolution (1971)
The School Book (1973)
Teaching as a Conserving Activity (1979)
Conscientious Objections (1988)
How to Watch Tv News (1992)
Technopoly (1992)
The End of Education: Redefining the Value of School (Oct 1996)
Building a Bridge to the 18th Century (1999)
Other books in order
Linguistics: A Revolution in Teaching (1966)
Language in America (1969)
Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk (1976)
The Disappearance of Childhood (1982)
About Neil Postman
Neil Postman was an American author, educator, media theorist, and cultural critic who eschewed digital technology, including personal computers and mobile devices, and was critical of the use of personal computers in schools. He is best known for 20 books about technology and education, including Teaching as a Subversive Activity (1970), The Disappearance of Childhood (1982), Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Conscientious Objections (1988), Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology (1992) and The End of Education: Redefining the Value of School (1995).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Neil Postman FAQ
- How many books has Neil Postman written?
- Neil Postman published 2 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Neil Postman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Amusing Ourselves to Death.
- What is Neil Postman's last book?
- Building a Bridge to the 18th Century (1999).
- What is Neil Postman's most famous book?
- Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985) is Neil Postman's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.