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Media violence : opposing viewpoints / William Dudley, book editor.

p. cm.— (Opposing viewpoints series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-56510-945-7 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper). — ISBN 1-56510-944-9 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1.Violence in mass media. I. Dudley,William, 1964– . II. Series: Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) P96.V5M43 1999 303.6—dc21 98-22828 CIP

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: Is Violence In The Media A Serious Problem?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Television Violence Is A Serious Problem
   3. The Amount Of Violence On Television Has Been Exaggerated
   4. Media Violence Harms Children
   5. Media Violence Does Not Harm Children
   6. Studies Have Established That Media Violence Causes Violence
   7. Studies Have Not Established A Link Between Media Violence And Violence
   8. Violent Music Lyrics Can Harm Children
   9. Violent Music Lyrics Do Not Usually Cause Lasting Harm
   10. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Chapter 2: Should The Government Restrict Media Violence?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Government Regulations Restricting Media Violence May Be Necessary
   3. Government Regulation Of Media Violence Is Unconstitutional
   4. The V-Chip Can Reduce Children's Exposure To Television Violence
   5. The V-Chip Is An Inadequate Safeguard Against Television Violence
   6. V-Chip Legislation Violates The First Amendment
   7. V-Chip Legislation Does Not Violate The First Amendment
   8. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. Chapter 3: How Should Society Respond To Media Violence?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Parents Should Restrict Their Children's Exposure To Media Violence
   3. Parents Should Guide Their Children's Television Viewing
   4. Families Should Attempt To Live Without Television
   5. Media Violence Should Be Treated As A Public Health Problem
   6. The Media Industry Should Exercise Self-Restraint
   7. Media Literacy Education Can Address The Problem Of Media Violence
   8. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. Chapter 4: Does Media Violence Have Artistic Value?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. Television Violence Has Artistic Value
   3. Television Violence Has No Artistic Value
   4. Violent Motion Pictures Debase American Culture
   5. A Defense Of Violent Motion Pictures
   6. Periodical Bibliography
6. For Further Reading
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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