Children, Adolescents, and the Media
- Victor C. Strasburger - University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Barbara J. Wilson - Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Amy B. Jordan - Annenberg School for Communication of the University of Pennsylvania
Each chapter provides the latest research and seminal studies on such issues as advertising, violence, video games, sexuality, drugs, body image and eating disorders, music, and the Internet. Because research alone can be dry and difficult to follow, each chapter is liberally sprinkled with illustrations, examples from the media, cartoons and other illustrations, policy debates, and real-life instances of media impact. Also found throughout are sections on media literacy and recommendations for how students can help in the search for solutions to current media-related problems.
The Third Edition includes new chapters illustrating beneficial aspects of the media, including possibilities for encouraging pro-social development and educational media.
Good resource
An excellent, stimulating book addressing contemporary issues. Clearly written, using research findings and theory to underpin discussion. This is an engaging read, and a valuable resource for those working with children, young people and families.
The updated version of this text is both theoretically comprehensive and timely, addressing issues surrounding children's media exposure that should be considered among any student of this topic.
Love this book! Easy to read, clear and well written. Very accessible.
This book is fantastic and it will be on my essential reading for students. I find this book very useful and it will play a huge role in the course i am to teach.
