Why we watch : the attractions of violent entertainment /

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This collection of essays examines the many facets of violence in contemporary American culture, ranging across literature, film, philosophy, photojournalism and other media. It offers a consideration of why we are drawn to depictions of violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Goldstein, Jeffrey H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Series:OUP E-Books.
Subjects:
Violence in mass media.
Popular culture > United States.
Violence in art.
Violence > Social aspects > United States.
Violence dans les médias.
Culture populaire > États-Unis.
Violence dans l'art.
Violence > Aspect social > États-Unis.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Violence in Society.
Popular culture.
Violence > Social aspects.
Communication & Mass Media.
Journalism & Communications.
United States.
Description
Summary:This collection of essays examines the many facets of violence in contemporary American culture, ranging across literature, film, philosophy, photojournalism and other media. It offers a consideration of why we are drawn to depictions of violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 270 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-253) and indexes.
ISBN:1602562563
9781602562561
9780195353440
0195353447
9780195118209
0195118200
1280471085
9781280471087
9780195118216
0195118219
9786610471089
6610471088
1423739019
9781423739012

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