Is Media Violence a Problem?

by Stefan Kiesbye (Editor)

Overview

What is the relationship between media representations of violence and violence in the real world? Video games, television, and film depict complex scenes of violence that millions watch each day. Does this translate into an acceptance of violence? Or, worse, a willingness to perpetuate violence? Are some story elements too problematic for young audiences? Are networks marketing violence to teens and young adults? This anthology interrogates relevant questions related to media violence from diverse perspectives. Critical essays and articles help readers to understand the debate beyond the talking points in the news. Includes discussion of the juvenile literature industry; violence in rap music; and media violence as a health risk to adolescents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737748871
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	05/29/2010
Series:	At Issue Series: Mass Media
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Media Violence Causes Aggression in Children Gina Simmons 11

2 Media Violence Does Not Cause Aggressive Behavior in Children Jonathan L. Freedman 15

3 Viewers' Responses to Violent Media Are Complex and Varied David Trend 28

4 Movies Don't Facilitate Violence-Gun Laws Do James Rocchi 34

5 Violent Video Games Might Be to Blame for Violent Behavior Mark Keisha Hoerrner 39

6 Violent Video Games Are Not to Blame for Violent Behavior Daniel Koffler 47

7 Violent Video Games Are Harmful to Young People William Sears 52

8 Condemnations of Media Violence Are Often Simplistic and Misguided Henry Jenkins 58

9 Violent Media Do Not Teach a Christian Worldview Kerby Anderson 69

10 Media Violence Makes Torture Acceptable to Viewers A.S. Hamrah 77

11 The FCC Should Regulate Violence on Television Christian Science Monitor 81

12 The FCC Should Not Regulate Violence on Television Nick Gillespie 84

13 Researchers Have Not Proven That Media Violence Merits Policy Changes Edward Castronova 88

Organizations to Contact 96

Bibliography 100

Index 107

Editorial Reviews

Review: Is Media Violence a Problem? "Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion."—Booklist, March 2011

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