Why We Watch

The Attractions of Violent Entertainment

Jeffrey Goldstein editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:24th Sep '98

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Why We Watch cover

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.

This well-researched book offers insightful analyses and extensive references. * Booklist *

ISBN: 9780195118216

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 408g

288 pages