Violence in the Media

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This title explores issues related to violence in the media, including violence in music and videos, exposure to violence in television and movies, violent video games, how society should respond to violence in the media. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Are Violent Music Lyrics and Videos Harmful? -- Overview: The Relationship Between Rap Music and Violence Is Complex / Mark Asbridge, Julian Tanner, Scot Worthy -- Yes: Violent Music Lyrics and Videos Are Harmful -- There Is a Link Between Violent Lyrics and Violent Behavior / Matthew Robinson -- Music Videos Glorifying Violence Send the Wrong Message / Parents Television Council -- No: Violent Music Lyrics and Videos Are Not Harmful to Children and Teens -- Listening to Rap Music Does Not Make Teens Violent / Jennifer Copley -- Violence in Music Videos Mirrors Violence in Society / Gil Kaufman -- Chapter 2. Is Exposure to Violence in Television and Movies Harmful? -- Violent Youth: The Censoring and Public Reception of The Wild One and The Blackboard Jungle / Jerold Simmons -- Yes: Exposure to Violence in Television and Movies Is Harmful -- Violence on Television Can Contribute to Aggressive Behavior / Kyla Boyse -- The Combination of Humor and Violence in Television Advertising Is Increasing / Benjamin J. Blackford -- Exposure to Media Violence Increases Aggressive and Violent Behavior / Craig A. Anderson, Soledad Liliana Escobar-Chaves -- Watching Violent Movies Encourages Teenagers to Drink Alcohol: Society for Prevention Research -- No: Exposure to Violence in Television and Movies Is Not Harmful -- Taming Baby Rage: Why Are Some Kids So Angry? / Nikhil Swaminathan -- Violence in the Media Has No Negative Effect on the General Population / Torn Grimes, James A. Anderson, Lori Bergen -- The Research Linking Media Violence to Aggression Is Weak and Ambiguous: Free Expression Policy Project -- Chapter 3. Are Violent Video Games Harmful? -- Overview: There Are Benefits as Well as Dangers from Video Games / Bill Jenkins -- The Demise of Guys': How Video Games and Porn Are Ruining a Generation / Philip G. Zimbardo, Nikita Duncan -- Violent Video Games Change Young Men's Brainwaves / Rupert Shepherd -- Violent Video Games Influence Children to Kill: Flare -- No: Violent Video Games Are Not Harmful The Dubious Perils of Pac-Man / Timothy Maher -- Athwart: To Save the Dead-Eyed Child? / James Lileks -- Research Reporting Adverse Effects of Violent Video Games Is Flawed and Possibly Biased / John Walker -- Chapter 4. How Should Society Respond to Violence in the Media? -- Chapter Preface -- Parents Need to Monitor Their Children's Media Habits / Florence Cherry, Jo Ann Zenger -- Advocacy Groups Play an Important Role in Developing Media Policies for Children / Amy B. Jordan -- The Motion Picture Production Code Is Effective in Restricting Movie Violence / Joel Timmer -- Movie Ratings Are an Ineffective Form of Censorship / Nicholas Ransbottom -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Title explores issues related to Violence in the Media, including --violence in music and videos--exposure to violence in television and movies--violent video games--how society should respond to violence in the media; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical Contributor Bio:  Bryfonski, Dedria B01