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 | The Myth of Media Violence: A Critical Introduction By David Trend ISBN: 9781405133838 Published: 2007 Number of Pages: 152 Edition: 1st Binding: Hardcover |
Pricing & Availability:Additional Details: Product Type: Book Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell 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. | |