Publication

2005 - ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, Calif, California

Language

English

Word Count

65,750 words, Guess

Page Count

263 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101851096043
  • ISBN-101851096094
  • ISBN-139781851096046
  • ISBN-139781851096091
  • Goodreads3330928
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  • LibraryThing2982220
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005003253
  • Better World Books9781851096046
  • Open LibraryOL3393234M

Classifications

  • DDC303.6
  • LCCPN1992.8.V55 S55 2005
  • LCCPN1992.8.V55S55 2005

Description

Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook documents the issues, impact, controversies, and consequences of one of the most insidious phenomena facing American society. With 99 percent of American homes having TV sets, the book's main focus is on television violence and in particular its effects on children, who spend an average of 28 hours a week watching television.A historical synopsis, covering early concerns that continue to be hotly debated, describes congressional hearings and their outcomes. Brief biographies present perspectives on key players like theoretician Albert Bandura, communication scholar George Gerbner, and Representative Edward Marke (D-MA. A discussion of the evidence both supporting and condemning media violence includes its use by perpetrators in the Columbine High School shootings and recent sniper attacks.

Subjects

Genres

  • Handbooks, manuals, etc

Series Statement

  • Contemporary world issues

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  • Violence in the media: a reference handbookABC-CLIO2005-01-01

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