Encyclopedia of Media Violence

Description

Does violence on a movie, TV, or computer screen or in a song lyric beget violence in the streets? What about aggression and violence in televised sporting events? What are the known effects of violence in the media on the developing mind of a young child? Do rating systems and warning labels help in the effort to keep overtly violent materials out of the hands of children—or do they act as magnets? Where does violence in the media cross a line from legitimate entertainment and plot development to gratuitousness and even pornography? How do we define media violence, and just how much is there? What methodologies do behavioral scientists use to assess content and draw conclusions about effects, and how do we separate valid inferences from entrenched myths and assumptions? How should findings from research studies be translated into public policy? Students are able to explore these questions and more in the Encyclopedia of Media Violence. Entries examine theory, research, and debates as they relate to media violence in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free to help readers better understand questions from varied perspectives. From “Aggression” and “Animated Cartoons” to “V-chips” and “War Toys,” this work provides balanced, comprehensive coverage of this hot-button issue. Features & Benefits: * 134 signed entries are available both in print and electronically. * Entries conclude with Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings to guide users to related entries and resources for further research. * Although organized in A-to-Z fashion, a thematic Reader’s Guide in the front matter groups related entries by topic to make it easier for users to locate related entries of interest. In the electronic version, the Reader's Guide combines with the Cross-References and a detailed Index to facilitate search-and-browse. C......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 List of Entries......Page 8 Reader's Guide......Page 10 About the Editor......Page 14 Contributors......Page 16 Introduction......Page 20 A......Page 22 B......Page 74 C......Page 80 D......Page 132 E......Page 146 F......Page 174 G......Page 194 I......Page 218 L......Page 238 M......Page 252 N......Page 286 P......Page 298 R......Page 322 S......Page 346 T......Page 370 U......Page 380 V......Page 392 W......Page 416 Resource Guide......Page 422 Index......Page 434