Media Violence

by Haugen, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780737742190
• ISBN10: 0737742194
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-17
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Table of Contents

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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