Bücher von Cynthia A. Cooper

How much are youth actually influenced by violence in the media? As early as the 1930s, however, parents were expressing concerns about the contents in media. With an in-depth look at media violence and its possible influence on young viewers, this book examines how the ""media made me do it"" defense has affected the courtrooms.

Despite the intensive spotlight on broadcasters, few in Congress have tried to affect any real change in the amount and nature of violence in television programming. This work explores the complexities of Congressional scrutiny and the dynamics of communications policy-making in the United States.