Violence on Television - Congressional Inquiry, Public Criticism and Industry Response--A Policy Analysis

Congressional scrutiny and public criticism of violent television have spanned nearly four decades with little change in the emphasis of those protests. Despite the intensive spotlight cast on broadcasters, few in Congress have really tried to affect any real changes in the amount and nature of violence in television programming. Although there have been many studies conducted on the effects of television, few authors have explored the political, cultural and societal influences in the battles over television violence. This book explores the complexities of Congressional and public scrutiny and the dynamics of communications policy-making in the United States.

About the author

Cynthia A. Cooper is a professor in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. She lives in Towson.

Product details

• Authors: Cynthia A. Cooper, Cooper Cynthia A.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.10.1996
• EAN: 9780761804772
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-0477-2
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 228 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 322 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; USA, Media Studies, Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Communication Policy, United States of America, USA, Central / national / federal government policies, Central government policies