Handbook of children and the media / Dorothy G. Singer, Jerome L. Singer, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Singer, Dorothy G.

Singer, Jerome L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Television and children--United States.

Television and children.

United States.

Mass media and children--United States.

Mass media and children.

Video games--Psychological aspects.

Video games.

Physical Description:

xvii, 765 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Other Title:

Children and the media

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, [2001]

Summary:

"A readable handbook that is certain to be an important resource for students, scholars, and researchers in a variety of disciplines." """

-- CHOICE

From Internet censorship to levels of television exposure, the effects of mass media on children is one of the most widely debated issues in our society. Bringing together an interdisciplinary group of renowned scholars from around the world, the Handbook of Children and the Media is the first and only all-inclusive, comprehensive analysis of the field for students and scholars. This book summarizes the current scope of research on children and the media, suggests directions for future research, and attempts to provide students with a deliberate examination of how children use, enjoy, learn from, and are advantaged or disadvantaged by regular exposure to television and other electronic media.

The Handbook of Children and the Media is an outstanding text for classes and will provide students in communication, psychology, family studies, education, sociology, public policy, and related fields with a valuable reference work as they continue their studies in this important area. Beyond the classroom setting, policymakers, media professionals, and concerned parents will all find much to value in this landmark volume.

Contents:

pt. 1. The popular media as educators and socializers of growing children

pt. 2. Forging the media environment for the future: the media industry and its technology

pt. 3. Policy issues and advocacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0761919546

OCLC:

43913055