Jerry Mander covers the dynamic subject of the elimination of television in a logical chapter based structure compiled into four main arguments, as the title suggests. The first argument is the "Mediation of Experience" discussing topics of mediated environments, sensory deprivation and rooms inside rooms, to education utilizing television, arbitrary reality, and how television can influence its users. Argument two "The Colonization of Experience" continues the discussion of television into the realm advertising the medium uses and its effects, centralization of control and topics such as "patriotic consumption". Argument three "Effects of Television on the Human Being" illustrates anecdotal reports to the effects of long term artificial light for the human physiology, including how television effects learning and the mind. Finally argument four "The Inherent Biases of Television" complete this well orchestrated book in a final "Hurrah" of how the medium deludes the user, separates time and place, and many more interesting aspects of its uselessness and harmfulness to a user. Very easy to read, comprehend and understand, Mander has done an extraordinary job in making the reality of Television the horror of the age. A must read for book enthusiasts and educators alike. ( )

A must for all!!!Also recommend:Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan ( )

A most insightful and brilliant perspective on television, media and human consciousness. You'll never look at television the same after reading this book. ( )