Violence in the Media

by: Irwin Slesnick

Many think that television and other media are primarily responsible for the aggressiveness of American youth and the youth of Western nations. Several experimental and longitudinal studies have provided considerable support to this claim. However, there are those who outright deny that the media has any influence on aggressive behavior. The debate over media violence and its impact on society is addressed in this chapter.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 1/1/2004Stock # PB190X_7

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