Violence on Television: Congressional Inquiry, Public Criticism and Industry Response--A Policy Analysis

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Congressional scrutiny and public criticism of violent television have spanned nearly four decades with little change in the emphasis of those protests. Despite the intensive spotlight cast on broadcasters, few in Congress have really tried to affect any real changes in the amount and nature of violence in television programming. Although there have been many studies conducted on the effects of television, few authors have explored the political, cultural and societal influences in the battles over television violence. This book explores the complexities of Congressional and public scrutiny and the dynamics of communications policy-making in the United States.

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A well-written, well-researched account of Congressional efforts to deal with violence on TV and of the industry's response to that effort. His analysis is cogent and insightful. -- Barbara Moore, University of Tennessee
A well-written, well-researched account of Congressional efforts to deal with violence on TV and of the industry's response to that effort. His analysis is cogent and insightful. -- Barbara Moore, University of Tennessee

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Cynthia A. Cooper is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.