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Violence in popular entertainment has been cited for every social ill that has been on the rise in recent years. So why is violence in entertainment so enduring and seemingly immune to reform? This collection of essays offers insights by anthropologists, historians, psychologists, film critics, and others to analyze our fascination with violence. The book traces public blood lust from the days of Roman gladiators to medieval jousts that crossed the line between war and games to the modern-day fascination with violence in sports, entertainment, and the news. Theories on social behavior are examined, including the purported cathartic release of watching violence and its possible link to increased aggression. Contributors dissect the appeal of violence in a wide range of entertainment venues, from sports and children's toys and games to movies and even religion. This well-researched book offers insightful analysis and extensive references. Vanessa Bush
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America is fascinated by violence - where it comes from in ourselves, how it spreads through society, and what effect it has on the next generation. This collection of essays examines numerous facets of violence in contemporary American culture, ranging across literature, film, philosophy, religion, fairy tales, children's play, photojournalism, and sports. In particular, Why We Watch is the first book to offer a careful look at why we are drawn to depictions of
violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Relié .
violence and why there is a market for violent entertainment. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Relié .
