Is media violence a problem? / Stefan Kiesbye, book editor.

Other author Kiesbye, Stefan.
Format Book
Publication InfoDetroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2010.
Description114 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAt issue. Mass media
At issue. Mass media. ^A769470
Contents Introduction -- Media violence causes aggression in children / Gina Simmons -- Media violence does not cause aggressive behavior in children / Jonathan L. Freedman -- Viewer's responses to violent media are complex and varied / David Trend -- Movies don't facilitate violence--gun laws do / James Rocchi -- Violent video games might be to blame for violent behavior / Mark and Keisha Hoerrner -- Violent video games are not to blame for violent behavior / Daniel Koffler -- Violent video games are harmful to young people / William Sears -- Condemnations of media violence are often simplistic and misguided / Henry Jenkins -- Violent media do not teach a Christian worldview / Kerby Anderson -- Media violence makes torture acceptable to viewers / A.S. Hamrah -- The FCC should regulate violence on television / Christian Science Monitor -- The FCC should not regulate violence on television / Nick Gillespie -- Researchers have not proven that media violence merits policy changes / Edward Castronova.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010005726
ISBN9780737748864 (hardcover)
ISBN0737748869 (hardcover)
ISBN9780737748871 (pbk.)
ISBN0737748877 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks P96 .V5182 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold