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Additional authors

1. Huston, Aletha C.
2. Donnerstein, Edward I.
3. Fairchild, Halford H.
4. Feshbach, Norma D. (Norma Deitch), 1926-
5. Katz, Phyllis A.
6. Murray, John P.
7. Rubinstein, Eli A. (Eli Abraham)
8. Wilcox, Brian Leroy.
9. Zuckerman, Diana M.

Description

1. viii, 195 p. : ill.; 23 cm.

Summary

1. Illustrates the power of television in stereotyping the elderly, ethnic groups, gays and lesbians, and the institutionalized and, thus, in contributing to the self-image of many viewers. Considers how television affects social interaction, intellectual functioning, emotional developmentg, and attitudes (toward family life, sexuality, and mental and physical health, for example). [back cover].

Series statement

1. Child, youth, and family services

Uniform title

1. Child, youth, and family services

Subject

1. Television and families > United States
2. Television and children > United States
3. Television viewers > United States
4. Television > Psychological aspects
5. Television broadcasting > Social aspects > United States
6. 05.36 television
7. Television and children
8. Television and families
9. Television broadcasting > Social aspects
10. Television > Psychological aspects
11. Television viewers
12. Fernsehen
13. Gesellschaft
14. Publikum
15. Aufsatzsammlung
16. Televisie
17. Sociale aspecten
18. Psychologische aspecten
19. Fernsehen
20. United States
21. USA
22. USA

Contents

1. How people use television -- Television images and their effects -- Emotions and social behavior -- Educational and persuasive influences of television -- The television medium -- The television-viewing environment -- Economics of television and public policy -- Summary and conclusion.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-180) and indexes.