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Does violence on a movie, TV, or computer screen or in a song lyric beget violence in the streets?á What about aggression and violence in televised sporting events?á What are the known effects of violence in the media on the developing mind of a young child?á Drating systems and warning labels help in the effort tkeep overtly violent materials out of the hands of childrenùor dthey act as magnets?á Where does violence in the media cross a line from legitimate entertainment and plot development tgratuitousness and even pornography?á How dwe define media violence, and just how much is there?á What methodologies dbehavioral scientists use tassess content and draw conclusions about effects, and how dwe separate valid inferences from entrenched myths and assumptions?á How should findings from research studies be translated intpublic policy?á Studentsáare able texplore these questions and more in the two-volume Encyclopedia of Media Violenceá Entries examine theory, research, and debates as they relate tmedia violence in a manner that is accessible andájargon-free thelp readers better understand questions from varied perspectivesá From ôAggressionö and ôAnimated Cartoonsö tôV-chipsö and ôWar Toys,ö this work provides balanced, comprehensive coverage of this hot-button issueFeatures &BAD:amp; Benefits: 134 signed entries are available both in print and electronicallyEntries conclude with Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings tguide users trelated entries and resources for further researchAlthough organized in A-to-Z fashion, a thematic ReaderÆs Guide in the front matter groups related entries by topic tmake it easier for users tlocate related entries of interestIn the electronic version, the Readers Guide combines with the Cross-References and a detailed Index tfacilitate search-and-browseAppendices provide student researchers with a Resource Guide (annotated lists of classic books, journals, internet resources in the field, regulations and rating schemes, etc)
