Children, Media, and American History
Printed Poison, Pernicious Stuff, and Other Terrible Temptations
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:3rd Oct '17
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- Paperback£38.99(9781138849921)
Printed poison. Pernicious stuff. Since the nineteenth century, these are some of the many concerned comments critics have made about media for children. From dime novels to comic books to digital media, Cassidy illustrates the ways children have used "old media" when they were first introduced as "new media." Further, she interrogates the extent to which different conceptions of childhood have influenced adults’ reactions to children’s use of media. Exploring the history of American children and media, this text presents a portrait of the way in which children and adults adapt to a constantly changing media environment.
"This is an important book. In a measured, engaging, and deeply-researched analysis, Margaret Cassidy brings much-needed historical and corrective context to our current anxiety over how American children interact with media." –Howard Chudacoff, Brown University
ISBN: 9781138849914
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 322g
118 pages