Children & Television - Ed2 [Paperback]

Barrie Gunter (Author), Jill McAleer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0415144523 | ISBN-13: 978-0415144520 | Edition: 2

Does violence on TV lead to violent behaviour? How can parents influence children’s viewing?

Fears over the effect of television on children have been around since it was invented. The recent explosion in the number of channels and new multimedia entertainment lends a new urgency to the discussion.

This completely revised second edition of Children and Television brings the story of children and television right up to date. In addition to presenting the latest research on all of the themes covered in the first edition, it includes a discussion of the new entertainment media now available and a new chapter which examines the role of television in influencing children’s health related attitudes behaviour.

Barrie Gunter and Jill McAleer examine the research evidence in to the effects of television on children and their responses to it. They conclude that children are sophisticated viewers and control television far more than it controls them.

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About the Author

Barrie Gunter is Professor of Journalism at the University of Sheffield. His previous publications include The Anatomy of Adolescence (Routledge, 1989.) Jill McAleer is Research and Information Manager of a London education authority.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (January 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415144523
• ISBN-13: 978-0415144520
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars children &televsion can we or are we bias, November 6, 2003

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This review is from: Children and Television (Library Binding)

hi i think this book doeas draw ideas frrom a variety of perspectives a good general raed. Nothing too descriptive or detailed but can lead to further ideas a foundational interseting book.iniltially the previous edition was fairly biased heading towards highlighting the negatives with children and television. however i suggest to truly understand television in the lives of children you have to take a childs neurological development into account. i.e what age group, viewing pattrensi would imagine antropoogical studies would be helpful here. considering how diffrent cultures utilise the use of television. overall an intersting read but when it comes to children you have to consider their cognitive and neurological status.i would further recomend looking into areas of 'communication arts'.Good read for parents and professionals within childcare.