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The other parent : the inside story of the media's effect on our children / James P. Steyer.

By: Publication details: New York : Atria Books, c2002.Description: 278 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 074340582X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 302.23083 STE
Summary: 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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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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