Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

What is the relationship between media representations of violence and violence in the real world? Video games, television, and film depict complex scenes of violence that millions watch each day. Does this translate into an acceptance of violence? Or, worse, a willingness to perpetuate violence? Are some story elements too problematic for young audiences? Are networks marketing violence to teens and young adults? This anthology interrogates relevant questions related to media violence from diverse perspectives. Critical essays and articles help readers to understand the debate beyond the talking points in the news. Includes discussion of the juvenile literature industry; violence in rap music; and media violence as a health risk to adolescents.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 7)
• 1 Media Violence Causes Aggression in Children (p. 11)
• 2 Media Violence Does Not Cause Aggressive Behavior in Children (p. 15)
• 3 Viewers' Responses to Violent Media Are Complex and Varied (p. 28)
• 4 Movies Don't Facilitate Violence-Gun Laws Do (p. 34)
• 5 Violent Video Games Might Be to Blame for Violent Behavior (p. 39)
• 6 Violent Video Games Are Not to Blame for Violent Behavior (p. 47)
• 7 Violent Video Games Are Harmful to Young People (p. 52)
• 8 Condemnations of Media Violence Are Often Simplistic and Misguided (p. 58)
• 9 Violent Media Do Not Teach a Christian Worldview (p. 69)
• 10 Media Violence Makes Torture Acceptable to Viewers (p. 77)
• 11 The FCC Should Regulate Violence on Television (p. 81)
• 12 The FCC Should Not Regulate Violence on Television (p. 84)
• 13 Researchers Have Not Proven That Media Violence Merits Policy Changes (p. 88)
• Organizations to Contact (p. 96)
• Bibliography (p. 100)
• Index (p. 107)