| Critical Viewing of Television: A Book for Parents and Teachers Contributor(s): Hefzallah, Ibrahim M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 081916108X ISBN-13: 9780819161086 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $67.31 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 302.234 |
| LCCN: 86032498 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.62 lbs) 218 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed to increase adults' understanding of television and to develop their critical viewing skills, this text explores persuasion and presentation techniques, the programming policy of television stations, and potential effects of violence, sex, and commercials on the viewer. Also presents critical awareness exercises. The book does not advocate turning off the set, but, rather, encourages self-control. |