| Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook Contributor(s): Signorielli, Nancy (Author), Vasan, Mildred (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1851096043 ISBN-13: 9781851096046 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Violence In Society - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 303.6 |
| LCCN: 2005003253 |
| Series: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.3" W x 9.22" (1.15 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |