Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-253) and index.
1. What is the nature of children's viewing? --- 2. Why do children watch TV? --- 3. How do children watch TV? --- 4. How well do children follow and understand TV? --- 5. Does TV improve children's knowledge? --- 6. Does TV teach children about social roles? --- 7. Does TV influence aggressive behaviour? --- 8. Does TV encourage good behaviour? --- 9. Does TV advertising affect children? --- 10. Does TV affect children's health orientation? --- 11. 11. Does TV affect school performance? --- 12. How can parents influence children's viewing? --- 13. How can schools influence children's viewing? --- 14. Making the best of television.
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Children and Television addresses the question: Does TV influence children to become more aggressive or can it encourage good behavior? This completely revised second edition provides a comprehensive review of recent literature on television's effect on children. A chapter on children's health has been added to updated ones on anti-social and good behavior, consumer behavior, educational development and the role of parents and broadcasters in influencing children's viewing. This second edition also considers the new entertainment media, such as CD-ROMs and interactive video games, that are increasingly available to children of all ages. -- Publisher description.