Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781851096046)

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.

Author: Nancy Signorielli
ISBN-10: 1851096043
ISBN-13: 9781851096046
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2005
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.30w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 195
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 415