Neil Postman
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Summary
Neil Postman is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 8, 1931[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 5, 2003[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], essayist[7], pedagogue[8], media critic[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Neil Postman's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Neil Postman died in New York City[4].
- Neil Postman was born on March 8, 1931[3].
- Neil Postman died on October 5, 2003[5].
- Neil Postman is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery[12].
- Neil Postman held citizenship in United States[13].
- Neil Postman worked as a sociologist[6].
- Neil Postman's professions included essayist[7].
- Neil Postman's professions included pedagogue[8].
- Neil Postman's professions included media critic[9].
- Neil Postman worked as a writer[10].
- Neil Postman worked as a university teacher[14].
- Among Neil Postman's employers was New York University[15].
- Among Neil Postman's employers was Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[16].
- Neil Postman was educated at Teachers College[17].
- Neil Postman was educated at State University of New York at Fredonia[18].
- Neil Postman received the Orwell Award[19].
- Neil Postman is recorded as male[20].
- Neil Postman's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- The cause of death was lung cancer[22].
- Neil Postman's family name is recorded as Postman[23].
- Neil Postman's given name is recorded as Neil[24].
- Neil Postman's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
- Neil Postman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[26].
- Neil Postman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1931-03-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2003-10-05[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3f6af98a-1be1-4353-95a9-69a8613a7067[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Neil Postman was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 8, 1931[3].
Education
Educated at Teachers College[17], a school of education[33], in United States[34], founded in 1887[35] and State University of New York at Fredonia[18], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1826[38], headquartered in Fredonia[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], essayist[7], pedagogue[8], media critic[9], writer[10], and university teacher[14]. Employers include New York University[15], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1831[42], headquartered in New York City[43] and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[16], an academic institution[44], in United States[45], founded in 1890[46].
Recognition
Neil Postman received the Orwell Award[19].
Death and Burial
Neil Postman died on October 5, 2003[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[22]. Burial took place at Cedar Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Neil Postman ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Amusing Ourselves to Death[49], a written work[50].
FAQs
Where was Neil Postman born?
Neil Postman was born in New York City[2].
Where did Neil Postman die?
Neil Postman died in New York City[4].
What did Neil Postman do for work?
Neil Postman worked as sociologist[6], essayist[7], pedagogue[8], media critic[9], and writer[10].
Where did Neil Postman go to school?
Neil Postman was educated at Teachers College[17] and State University of New York at Fredonia[18].
What awards did Neil Postman receive?
Honors received include Orwell Award[19].