
Seductive Screens
Children's Media-Past, Present, and Future
Michael Brody(Author)
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published on 5. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-4438-7051-1 (ISBN)
Description
Seductive Screens: Children's Media-Past, Present, and Future describes the development of child media from its early beginnings on radio to the millions of postings on Facebook today. The book explains the collision of economics, psychology, the needs of parents, and technology in creating the perfect storm for kid's media growth. Many related issues are discussed with regards to their effect on children's media, including education, civility, celebrity, violence, play, and child rearing. There is a special emphasis on the influence of Disney, Sesame Street and Batman. Using case studies, and his own ambivalence expressed by personal anecdotes, the author places this important subject in a psychological context. The reader is encouraged to add their input to the discussion, as questions follow most chapters.
Reviews / Votes
"In the crusading tradition of Fredric Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent (1954), Brody provides an insightful history, analysis and critique of the psychological impact the media has had, and has, on children and adolescents."Journal of American Culture"In Seductive Screens, Brody explores just how the media has shaped the psyches of children, from early beginnings with radio programs to the pokes and status updates of Facebook."American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NewsMore details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4438-7051-1 (9781443870511)
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Person
Dr Michael Brody is a board-certified, practicing adult and child psychiatrist. He is Chair of the Media Committee of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland. He was one of the key advocates in the creation of Children's TV Ratings, and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act). He has published widely, having most recently written chapters on toys for the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, and on Batman in Using Superheroes in Counseling and Play Therapy, as well as "Barbie versus Mr Potato Head" in Magical Moments of Change. He is the co-author of Messages: Self Help Through Popular Culture.