Critical Viewing of Television - A Book for Parents and Teachers

Designed to increase adults' understanding of television and to develop their critical viewing skills, this text explores persuasion and presentation techniques, the programming policy of television stations, and potential effects of violence, sex, and commercials on the viewer. Also presents critical awareness exercises. The book does not advocate turning off the set, but, rather, encourages self-control.

About the author

Ibrahim M. Hefzallah is Professor of Educational Technology at Fairfield University Media Center in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Product details

• Authors: Ibrahim M. Hefzallah
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.1987
• EAN: 9780819161086
• ISBN: 978-0-8191-6108-6
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 230 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 345 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Dance, REFERENCE / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / General, Other performing arts, Dance & Other Performing Arts, Reference, information & interdisciplinary subjects, Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects