Violence in the media : a reference handbook

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Title:

Author:

Signorielli, Nancy.

ISBN:

9781851096046

9781851096091

Personal Author:

Signorielli, Nancy.

Publication Information:

Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2005.

Physical Description:

xiii, 263 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Contemporary world issues

Series Title:

Contemporary world issues

Contents:

1. History of violence in the media -- 2. What we know about media violence -- 3. Problems, controversies, and solutions -- 4. Chronology -- 5. Biographical sketches -- 6. Facts and figures -- 7. Organizations and Websites -- 8. Video and film resources -- 9. Print resources and annotated bibliography.

Subject Term:

Violence on television -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Violence in mass media -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip057/2005003253.html

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Summary

From the popular video game Mortal Kombat to reality TV, this book offers a candid compilation of the history, problems, impacts, and solutions relating to media violence.

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.