Why we watch
the attractions of violent entertainment
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Author
Contributions
- Goldstein, Jeffrey H. - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
67,500 words, Guess
Page Count
270 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL686156M
- ISBN-100195118200
- OCLC Control Number37640434
- OCLC Control Numberwhywewatchattrac00gold
- Library of Congress Control Number97033066
and 2 more
- Goodreads1509155
- LibraryThing709286
Classifications
- DDC303.6/0973
- LCCP96.V52 U68 1998
Description
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.
Subjects
Other Editions
- Why we watch: the attractions of violent entertainment
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