violence in mass media

Describes how violence in the media has changed over the years, the false ideas and messages it promotes, theories about its effects, and how one may resist its message.

Examines the role of aggressive fantasies in the personal development of young people, looking at the ways in which children and teens benefit from comics, action movies, cartoons, video games, rap music, and other aspects of pop culture that are usually denounced by parents and professionals.

Contains twenty essays that provide opposing viewpoints on the issue of violence in the media, debating the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of government restrictions, and the response by society.

A collection of essays that study the opposing views about violence in the media and discuss whether or not it is a serious problem, if the government should restrict it, how society should react to it, and other related topics.

Presents a collection of twelve controversial essays that debate issues pertaining to media violence and its effect upon children and society including problems associated with violent video games, rap music, literature, and graphic films and television programs.

Presents a collection of thirty essays that debate the influence of American popular culture around the world, and addresses issues such as the value of reality TV programs, video games, and rap music, vulgarity, obscenity, and violence in the media, and more.

Explores the issue of violence in television, music, and other forms of media, with an examination of the link between media violence and real-life violence and discussion of the steps that have been taken to regulate violent media.

Examines various issues regarding media violence.

Discusses how violence in media, such as, TV shows, movies, comics, video games, and advertising, influences watchers.

Provides an overview of violence, entertainment, and society, features articles that present varying perspectives on whether violence in entertainment should be regulated, and includes sidebars, opinions, and reviews of related court cases.