Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-109) and index
Contents:
Media violence contributes to a more violent society / Craig A. Anderson and Brad J. Bushman Media violence is a health risk to adolescents / American Academy of Pediatrics The problem of media violence is exaggerated / Andrew O'Hehir Television violence is a serious problem for children / Parents Television Council Television is unfairly blamed for violence in society / Jonathan L. Freedman Film and television violence is likely to get more graphic / David Hiltbrand Violent video games teach children how to kill / Bill France Violent video games improve learning and cognition skills / Douglas A. Gentile and J. Ronald Gentile Violence in rap music is a serious problem / Al Sharpton Rap music is not to blame for violence / Free Lance-Star The entertainment industry is marketing violence to children / Daphne White The juvenile literature industry is marketing violence to children / Kathleen T. Isaacs
