Media and Violence: Gendering the Debates
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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.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781446223772
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781847876218, 9781412903790, 9781412903783
- Publisher:
- Sage Publications Ltd
- Date of Addition:
- 04/18/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Karen Boyle
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.