Mayhem : violence as public entertainment / Sissela Bok.
Mayhem : violence as public entertainment / Sissela Bok.
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Publisher
Reading, Mass. : Perseus Books, c1998.
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N303.6/32
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 194 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Pt. 1. The paradox of entertainment violence. Feasts of Violence. Recoil and Recognition. The Thrill of the Kill. "But Movies Are Not Real" Transforming Violence -- Pt. 2. The impact of media violence. Double Takes. Sizing Up the Effects. Fear. Desensitization. Appetite for More Violence. Aggression...
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Publisher
Reading, Mass. : Perseus Books, c1998.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
c1998.
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Summary
While almost everyone has a strong opinion about the profusion of violence - in film, TV, video games, and on line - paralysis sets in when it comes to action. The issue is seen as a hopeless standoff between free speech and preserving public morality. In Mayhem, Sissela Bok reframes the issue. She shows us that we have created a false dilemma and...
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Mayhem : violence as public entertainment / Sissela Bok.
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"A Merloyd Lawrence book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-181) and index.
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Date Copyright
c1998.
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N303.6/32
Record Identifier
74VMjQRlXbJd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMjQRlXbJd
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ISBN
0738201456
9780201489798
0201489791
9780738201450
DDC
303.6
MMS ID
991001207949702626
