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Description for Killing Monsters
Paperback. From a veteran creator of children's entertainment, an insider's view of how even the most violent games and TV shows can help children conquer fears and develop a bold sense of self. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; VFXC; VSP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains ... Read more
Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780465036967
SKU
V9780465036967
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Gerard Jones
Gerard Jones is a writer whose credits include the New York Times, Harper's, Batman and Spider-Man comics, and Pokémon cartoons. Recently, he has developed the Art & Story Workshops for children and spoken on fantasy, aggression, and the media at institutions around the country. He is the author of Honey, I'm Home: Sitcoms Selling the American Dream and The Comic ... Read more
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