The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction
MIA KARTS BOOKS
The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction
Book Details
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Category
- General Broadcasting
- Condition
- New
- ISBN-13
- 9781405133838
- ISBN-10
- 140513383X
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ISBN: 140513383X
Author: Trend, David
Condition: New
The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction assesses the current and historical debates over violence in film, television, and video games; extends the conversation beyond simple condemnation or support; and addresses a diverse range of issues and influences.Looks at the chronology of contemporary media violence, and explores reservations over communications medias throughout history.Examines the forces behind the encouraged anxieties about media violence.Uses examples drawn from a range of media, including disaster and horror movies, science fiction, film tie-in toys, crime shows, MTV, news, sports, and childrens television programming, books and video games.Includes a closing chapter about why media violence exists as it does in our culture, and what we can do about it.
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