Media Violence
Media Violence | The Amount Of Violence On Television Has Been Exaggerated
In February 1996, media scholars released the first report of the National Television Violence Study, which criticized the prevalence of violence on television. In the following viewpoint, John Leo takes issue with the study and its statistical conclusions. For instance, Leo maintains, the study found violence in 57 percent of all television programs surveyed, but this figure relies on an overly broad definition of violence. The amount of graphic and gratuitous violence presented on television is actually far less than critics claim, he argues, and has been declining from past levels....
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Is Violence In The Media A Serious Problem?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Television Violence Is A Serious Problem
- The Amount Of Violence On Television Has Been Exaggerated
- Media Violence Harms Children
- Media Violence Does Not Harm Children
- Studies Have Established That Media Violence Causes Violence
- Studies Have Not Established A Link Between Media Violence And Violence
- Violent Music Lyrics Can Harm Children
- Violent Music Lyrics Do Not Usually Cause Lasting Harm
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 2: Should The Government Restrict Media Violence?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Government Regulations Restricting Media Violence May Be Necessary
- Government Regulation Of Media Violence Is Unconstitutional
- The V-Chip Can Reduce Children's Exposure To Television Violence
- The V-Chip Is An Inadequate Safeguard Against Television Violence
- V-Chip Legislation Violates The First Amendment
- V-Chip Legislation Does Not Violate The First Amendment
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: How Should Society Respond To Media Violence?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Parents Should Restrict Their Children's Exposure To Media Violence
- Parents Should Guide Their Children's Television Viewing
- Families Should Attempt To Live Without Television
- Media Violence Should Be Treated As A Public Health Problem
- The Media Industry Should Exercise Self-Restraint
- Media Literacy Education Can Address The Problem Of Media Violence
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 4: Does Media Violence Have Artistic Value?
- For Further Reading
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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