Violence in the Media

by Torr, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780737704556
• ISBN10: 0737704551
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Many parents, lawmakers, and researchers believe that violent movies, television programs, music, and video games contribute to the high rates of violence in American society. Authors debate the issue in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Violence in the Media? Does Violence in the Media Make Children and Teenagers More Violent? Should Children's Access to Violent Media Be Restricted? How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?

Table of Contents

Foreword	11	(13)
Introduction	13	(4)
How Serious Is the Problem of Violence in the Media?
Chapter Preface	17	(1)
Violence in the Media Is a Serious Problem
Popular Culture Glorifies Violence	18	(5)
Kevin Merida
Richard Leiby
Violence on Television Is a Serious Problem	23	(6)
James T. Hamilton
News Coverage of Crime Contributes to the Problem of Media Violence	29	(3)
Derrick Z. Jackson
Violence in the Media Contributes to the Violence in Society	32	(5)
Michael Massing
The Problem of Media Violence Is Exaggerated
The Problem of Media Violence Does Not Justify Censorship	37	(7)
Joan E. Bertin
Guns Are a More Serious Problem than Media Violence	44	(3)
Barry Glassner
Violence in the Media Reflects the Violence in Society	47	(4)
Katha Pollitt
Does Violence in the Media Make Children and Teenagers More Violent?
Chapter Preface	51	(1)
Yes: Violence in the Media Makes Children Violent
Movie and Television Violence Makes Children Violent	52	(9)
Gregg Easterbrook
Popular Music Contributes to Teenage Violence	61	(6)
Thomas L. Jipping
Violent Video Games Teach Children to Enjoy Killing	67	(5)
Dave Grossman
No: Violence in the Media Does Not Make Children More Violent
Violent Movies Do Not Make Children Violent	72	(3)
Jack Valenti
Popular Music Does Not Make Teenagers Violent	75	(4)
David E. Nantais
The Effects of Violent Video Games on Children Are Exaggerated	79	(3)
Gary Chapman
Teenagers Are Not Becoming More Violent	82	(4)
Mike Males
Should Children's Access to Violent Media Be Restricted?
Chapter Preface	86	(1)
Yes: Children Should Not Have Access to Violent Media
The Entertainment Industry Should Reduce Its Production of Youth-Oriented Violent Media	87	(4)
Media Appeal
The Entertainment Industry Should Not Be Allowed to Market Violent Media to Children	91	(4)
Orrin G. Hatch
Parents Should Limit Children's Exposure to Violence in the Media	95	(4)
Madeline Levine
Better Ratings Systems Would Help Parents Protect Children from Media Violence	99	(3)
Michael Medved
No: Children's Access to Violent Media Should Not Be Restricted
Restricting Children's Access to Violent Media Would Be Censorship by Free Expression Network	102	(3)
The Government Should Not Regulate the Marketing of Violent Media	105	(3)
Virginia Postrel
Parents Should Teach Children to Critically Evaluate Violent Media Content	108	(3)
Katey LaFrance
Young People Should Not Be Barred from R-Rated Movies	111	(3)
Rhys Southan
How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?
Chapter Preface	114	(1)
The Entertainment Industry Should Be Held Liable for the Effects of Media Violence	115	(4)
John P. McCarthy
The Entertainment Industry Should Not Be Sued for Producing Violent Entertainment	119	(3)
Jesse Walker
Individuals Should Address the Problem of Media Violence by Making Better Entertainment Choices	122	(4)
Anne P. Dupre
Teaching Media Literacy Can Help Address the Problem of Media Violence Pat Kipping	126	(3)
Communities Should Have More Control over the Content of Mass Media	129	(9)
George Gerbner
National Initiatives Can Help Address the Problem of Media Violence	138	(5)
Sissela Bok
Bibliography	143	(3)
Organizations to Contact	146	(4)
Index	150