Contributor
Haugen, David M., 1969-
Imprint:Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2007.
Description114 p. ; 24 cm.
Note:"Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives -- eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newpaper and magazine accounts and many more -- to illuminate the issue. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations point to sources for further research. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports."--Back cover
Note: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.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
