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Kid stuff, marketing sex and violence to America's children, edited by Diane Ravitch and Joseph P. Viteritti

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Kid stuff

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edited by Diane Ravitch and Joseph P. Viteritti

"In Kid Stuff, Diane Ravitch and Joseph P. Viteritti bring together experts in media studies, child psychology, and public health to assess the dangers posed by "tox pop" to American society. Drawing on thirty years of research, the contributors find convincing evidence that such "entertainment" can harm children and teenagers, despite the self-serving denials of the media industry. Balancing concerns for the welfare of children with respect for the First Amendment, Kid Stuff furthers the ongoing dialogue about how a democratic society can protect its children from the pernicious extremes of popular media."--Jacket

marketing sex and violence to America's children

Toxic lessons : children and the popular culture / Diane Ravitch & Joseph P. Viteritti -- Teaching amid the torrent of the popular culture / Todd Gitlin -- Socializing children in a culture of obscenity / Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn -- The problem of exposure : violence, sex, drugs and alcohol / Stacy L. Smith & Ed Donnerstein -- Equipment for living : how popular music fits in the lives of youth / Peter G. Christenson -- Music at the edge : the attraction and effects of controversial music on young people / Jeffrey J. Arnett -- Video games and aggressive behavior / Craig A. Anderson -- Violent video games : who's at risk? / Jean B. Funk -- The effects of cutting back on media exposure / Thomas N. Robinson -- The contradictions of parenting in a media-age / Kay S. Hymowitz -- The role of government in a free society / Newton Minow & Nell Minow