Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? | p. 11 |
Introduction | p. 14 |
Is Media Violence a Serious Problem? | |
Chapter Preface | p. 21 |
Exposure to Violence in the Media Leads to Violent Behavior | p. 23 |
The Problem of Media Violence Is Exaggerated | p. 37 |
Video Games Foster Violent Behavior | p. 49 |
Video Games Have Become a Scapegoat for Violent Behavior | p. 56 |
Video Games Are Useful Educational Tools | p. 63 |
The Lack of Moral Context in Violent Movies Is Harmful | p. 70 |
Periodical Bibliography | p. 77 |
How Should Media Violence Be Regulated? | |
Chapter Preface | p. 79 |
The Government Has the Power to Regulate Violence on Television | p. 81 |
The Government Should Not Regulate Violence on Television | p. 92 |
Parents Should Regulate Their Children's Exposure to Violence on Television | p. 99 |
Parents Recognize That Regulating Violence on Television Is Unnecessary | p. 110 |
The Video Game Ratings System Is an Effective Regulation | p. 116 |
The Video Game Ratings System Is an Ineffective Regulation | p. 129 |
Periodical Bibliography | p. 137 |
What Are the Effects of Violence and Suffering in News Media Reporting? | |
Chapter Preface | p. 139 |
Watching Violent News Has Harmful Effects on Children | p. 141 |
Media Reports of Violent Crime Encourage Copycat Violent Acts | p. 146 |
News Media Should Provide a Context for the Violence They Report | p. 157 |
Violence in Television Shows Mirrors Violence from the News | p. 162 |
Periodical Bibliography | p. 167 |
Is the Internet a New Medium for Violence? | |
Chapter Preface | p. 169 |
Cyberbullying Is Worse than Physical Bullying | p. 171 |
Cyberbullying Is Not Worse than Physical Bullying | p. 176 |
The Internet Encourages Amateur Fight Videos | p. 181 |
The Internet Reduces Violent Criminal Behavior | p. 189 |
Terrorists Are Using the Internet to Further Their Violent Aims | p. 194 |
Periodical Bibliography | p. 206 |
For Further Discussion | p. 207 |
Organizations to Contact | p. 210 |
Bibliography of Books | p. 217 |
Index | p. 221 |
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