Entertainment & politics : the influence of pop culture on young adult political socialization / David J. Jackson. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, David J. (David James), 1969-

Series:

Politics, media & popular culture ; v. 6

Politics, media & popular culture Entertainment & politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Popular culture--Political aspects--United States.

Popular culture.

United States--Social life and customs--1971-.

United States.

Young adults--Political activity--United States.

Young adults.

Mass media and youth--United States.

Mass media and youth.

Mass media--Political aspects--United States.

Mass media.

Political socialization--United States.

Political socialization.

Mass media and youth--Political aspects--United States.

Mass media--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 167 p. )

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction: Political Socialization and the Entertainment Media 1

Chapter 2 Culture Wars, Learning Theory, and Socialization 22

Chapter 3 The Size and Scope of the Entertainment Media and What Young People Think of Them 35

Chapter 4 The Political Influence of Hollywood Movies 48

Chapter 5 The Political Influence of Entertainment Television 59

Chapter 6 The Influence of Music on Political Socialization 77

Chapter 7 The Influence of Rap Music on Young Adults' Sociopolitical Beliefs 91

Chapter 8 The Influence of Alternative Rock 101

Chapter 9 The Influence of Classic Rock and Country Music on Young Adults' Political Beliefs 107

Chapter 10 Political Socialization, Learning Theory, and Culture Wars Revisited 120

Appendix A. The Survey Instrument 135.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-161) and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph