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Book cover image of Children and Television by Barrie Gunter

Authors: Barrie Gunter, Jill McAleer
ISBN-13: 9780415144520, ISBN-10: 0415144523
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 1997
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: Barrie Gunter

Book Synopsis

Children and Television addresses the question: Does TV influence children to become more aggressive or can it encourage good behavior? This completely revised second edition provides a comprehensive review of recent literature on television's effect on children. A chapter on children's health has been added to updated ones on anti-social and good behavior, consumer behavior, educational development and the role of parents and broadcasters in influencing children's viewing. This second edition also considers the new entertainment media, such as CD-ROMs and interactive video games, that are increasingly available to children of all ages.

Table of Contents

Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
1What is the nature of children's viewing?1
2Why do children watch TV?17
3How do children watch TV?29
4How well do children follow and understand TV?39
5Does TV improve children's knowledge?56
6Does TV teach children about social roles?72
7Does TV influence aggressive behaviour?92
8Does TV encourage good behaviour?117
9Does TV advertising affect children?132
10Does TV affect children's health orientation?149
11Does TV affect school performance?167
12How can parents influence children's viewing?182
13How can schools influence children's viewing?197
14Making the best of television217
References223
Index255

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