The myth of media violence : a critical introduction / by David Trend.
The myth of media violence : a critical introduction / by David Trend.
The myth of media violence : a critical introduction / by David Trend.
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Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Date
2007.
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N303.6/ 70
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
Introduction : the media violence tower of babble -- 1. We like to watch : a brief history of media violence -- 2. Watching doesn't make us violent : assessing the research on media violence -- 3. We are afraid : media violence and society -- 4. We can't stop the violence : the uses and importance o...
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Publisher
Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
2007.
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"Written in an accessible style, this book explains the need for media violence, and why, despite decades of activism against them, violent media outlets continue to grow and develop at a rapid pace. Engaging examples are drawn from a range of media, including disaster and horror movies, science fiction, film tie-in toys, crime shows, MTV, news, sp...
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The myth of media violence : a critical introduction / by David Trend.
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Includes index.
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Other version (online)
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N303.6/ 70
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74VKJbwER3wX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJbwER3wX
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ISBN
1405133856 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781405133838 (hardcover : alk. paper)
140513383X (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781405133852 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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303.6
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991022284999702626
