Why We Watch : The Attractions of Violent Entertainment
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0195118200
ISBN-13
9780195118209
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint
Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 24th, 1998
Print length
288 Pages
Weight
522 grams
Dimensions
23.40 x 16.30 x 2.80 cms
Product Classification:
Cultural studiesMedia studiesViolence in societySocial, group or collective psychology
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This collection of essays examines the many facets of violence in contemporary American culture, ranging across literature, film, philosophy, photojournalism and other media. It offers a consideration of why we are drawn to depictions of violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment.
America is fascinated by violence - where it comes from in ourselves, how it spreads through society, and what effect it has on the next generation. This collection of essays examines numerous facets of violence in contemporary American culture, ranging across literature, film, philosophy, religion, fairy tales, children''s play, photojournalism, and sports. In particular, Why We Watch is the first book to offer a careful look at why we are drawn to depictions of violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment.
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