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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 children’s 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.

The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 14/12/2006
    ISBN13: 9781405133852, 978-1405133852
    ISBN10: 1405133856

    Number of Pages: 146

    Description

    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 children’s 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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