Why We Watch
The Attractions of Violent Entertainment
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:24th Sep '98
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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