Media and Violence

<b>Media and Violence</b> pays equal attention to the production, content and reception involved in any representation of violence.</p><p></p><p>This book offers a framework for understanding how violence is represented and consumed. </p><p>It examines:</p><p>-The relationship of media, gender and real-world violence</p><p>-Representations of violence in screen entertainment</p><p>-The effects of violent media on consumers</p><p>-The ethics and gender politics of the production processes of screen violence</p><p></p><p>The discussions are illustrated with topical and well-known examples, enabling the reader to critically engage with the debates.</p><p></p><p>The book includes chapter outlines; key questions for discussion; further reading lists; glossary; appendix of summaries of criminal cases discussed. </p><p></p><p>It will be relevant for students of Media and Cultural Studies, Criminology, Gender Studies and Psychology.