2007-03-18 02:51:17 · 21 answers · asked by sha_nai 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
yes, but yahoo answers is killing tv
2007-03-18 02:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been a spread of television, but also a spread in books. Regarding the chap that posted the statistics from 1910 and today - in 1910 I don't suppose as many people could read as compared with today and I expect books back then were more of a luxury than they are today. We certainly have a wide range of books to suit all tastes today along with umpteen gossip magazines etc. Before TV there was radio, that too was probably accused of killing off reading. In conclusion (finally! you're probably thinking) I don't think TV has done much to interfere with adults reading but has probably affected children's' interest in books although, I agree with another answer that has pointed the finger at computers.
2007-03-18 03:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Watson (UK) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it has. You can find many answers to one's questions, just listening to the TV. Also, the computer, even tho, it is a great information resource, it is quick and easy. As a young girl in my time, I learned so much more, reading a book or two from the library, and/or encylopedia, than watching the news. The History channel is chocked full of info, but if one sits for an hour to watch a program, it is still not enough information that one can get compared to reading.
2007-03-18 03:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by chinarain53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read 2 books a week, and I watch about 3 hours of TV a day, then about 2 hours of internet so I think its about even.
I couldnt be without a book though, I read an hour a night before bed and while Im in the bath each night!
2007-03-18 04:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by mrssandii1982 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the spread of the computer has increased the reading habit
2007-03-18 02:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather read a book any time than watch TV. The only programmes I like are 'Have I got News for You', Grumpy old Men and Grumpy old Women, which are hilarious.
I find that the News programmes are too pro Government, the comedy programmes are crude and most of the rest is too violent for me.
2007-03-18 09:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-27 13:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, let's check the facts:
1910: 0 television, 20 million books
2007: 1 billion televisions, 200 million books
Hmm. Looks like books are doing OK here .... although we are talking quantity rather than quality!
2007-03-18 02:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by rhrjruk 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
good books are still very popular, but both good and pathetic television shows are popular, so you could say... that television is preferred over books, but hasn't killed he habit of reading.
2007-03-18 03:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by moonlight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Only the desk-top is communicating with the idiot box out there in planet of apes.
Living human kind still enjoy reading books and newspaper out there in planet of apes.
2007-03-18 16:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it hasnt. I choose what I want to watch on TV, then I switch off and read a good book.
2007-03-18 12:34:16 · answer #11 · answered by creamfeather 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋