Tuning in to young viewers : social science perspectives on television / Tannis M. MacBeth, editor.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London : SAGE, 1996.
Description
1 online resource (282 p.) : ill.

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Summary note
This book provides a much-needed overview of crucial topics concerning the uses and effects of television, including diversity on television, dependence, diagnosis and prevention, the socialisation of young children and children's fear.
Notes
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Target audience
Specialized.
Source of description
Description based on print version record.
Language note
English
Contents
  • Introduction / Tannis M. MacBeth
  • Television and socialization of young children / Aletha C. Huston and John C. Wright
  • Diversity on television / Sherryl Browne Graves
  • Television and children's fear / Joanne Cantor
  • Television violence viewing and aggressive behavior / Eric F. Dubow and Laurie S. Miller
  • Indirect effects of television : creativity, persistence, school achievement, and participation in other activities / Tannis M. MacBeth
  • Television dependence, diagnosis, and prevention : with commentary on video games, pornography, and media education / Robert W. Kubey.
ISBN
  • 9780803958265
  • 0803958269
  • 9781483345468
  • 1483345467
  • 9781452248424
  • 1452248427
OCLC
1007860331
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