Media and Violence

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Synopsis

Media and Violence pays equal attention to the production, content and reception involved in any representation of violence. This book offers a framework for understanding how violence is represented and consumed. It examines: -The relationship of media, gender and real-world violence -Representations of violence in screen entertainment -The effects of violent media on consumers -The ethics and gender politics of the production processes of screen violence The discussions are illustrated with topical and well-known examples, enabling the reader to critically engage with the debates. The book includes chapter outlines; key questions for discussion; further reading lists; glossary; appendix of summaries of criminal cases discussed. It will be relevant for students of Media and Cultural Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies and Psychology.

Book details

Author:
Karen Boyle
ISBN:
9781446223772
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2017-02-24
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2005
Copyright by:
Karen Boyle 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies