mass media and youth

Examines the social crises of youth violence and illiteracy, maintaining that the culture of electronic media is dangerously reshaping cognitive development and social interaction.

Discusses the pervasive use of online social networks among young people, covering the influence of sites such as MySpace and Facebook; the pace and accessibility of media in life and in the classroom; the role of technology in the 2008 presidential election; and various myths surrounding Internet addiction, social isolation, and other dynamics of the "wired generation.".

Contains twenty essays that provide opposing viewpoints on the issue of violence in the media, debating the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of government restrictions, and the response by society.

Contends that the media has become a convenient target for people looking to place blame for problems experienced by American youth, and argues that complex economic, social, and political changes in American society are the real culprits.

A collection of essays that studies the opposing views about violence in the media and discusses whether or not it is a serious problem, if the government should restrict it, how society should react to it, and other related topics.