The other parent : the inside story of the media's effect on our children / James P. Steyer.
Publication details: New York : Atria Books, c2002.Description: 278 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 074340582X
- 22 302.23083 STE
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CONTENT
Part One AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE MEDIA AND KIDS
One: AT HOME WITH THE OTHER PARENT
Two: IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY
Three: SEX SELLS
Four: MEDIA VIOLENCE: IN HARM'S WAY
Five: THE SELLING OF KIDS AS CONSUMERS
Six: THE POLITICS OF MEDIA AND KIDS
Seven: THE POWER OF CAMPAIGN CASH
Part Two TAKING BACK CONTROL: STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE
Eight: IT ALL STARTS AT HOME
Nine: CALLING THE MEDIA INDUSTRY TO ACCOUNT
Ten: PROTECTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Eleven: THE CHALLENGE OF CITIZEN ACTION
Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-268) and index.
Examines how we have allowed media to bombard our children's lives and offers practical advice on countering the incessant parade of images that frighten, intrigue, and influence America's kids.
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