Violence and the media : a reference handbook /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Newton, David E.
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, �1996.
• Σειρά: Contemporary world issues.
• Θέματα: Violence in mass media > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Violence dans les m�edias > Guides, manuels, etc.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > Violence in Society.; Violence in mass media.; Electronic books.; Handbooks and manuals.

 Should violence in the media be limited by law? Many experts would say yes, arguing that violence on the screen and over the airwaves begets violence in the streets and in our homes. Others think government interference with the media's freedom of expression is a worse problem than the one it's supposed to correct. Who is right? This volume offers no easy answers. Instead, it supplies a balanced historical perspective, analysis of research data on both sides of the question, and careful consideration of opposing arguments. Its goal is to provide students, teachers, researchers, and general readers with the background needed to understand this complex issue. Contents include a thoughtful, thorough introduction; a chronology of major events in the development of the controversy; biographical sketches of the central figures in the debate; analysis of resolutions, studies, laws, and other documents; a directory of organizations; annotated lists of print and nonprint resources; a glossary; and an index. Comprehensive and easy to use, this volume not only provides a wealth of useful information but also points readers toward pathways for further investigation. 

 Violence and the media: an overview -- Violent themes in history -- Violence in a violent culture -- Violence in the motion pictures -- Trouble in cartoon-land -- Rise of television -- Violent themes in popular music and video games: old wine in new bottles -- Where do you draw the line -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Albert Bandura -- Brandon S. Centerwall -- Peggy Charren -- George Comstock -- Kent Conrad -- Leonard D. Eron -- George Gerbner -- Will H. Hays -- Marjorie Heins -- Joseph Klapper -- John Pastore -- Deborah Prothrow-Stith -- Eli Rubinstein -- Paul Simon -- Jerome Singer -- C. DeLores Tucker -- Jack Valenti -- Frederic Wertham -- Donald E. Wildmon -- Documents and opinions -- Directory of organizations -- Selected print resources -- Nonprint resources.