Media Monsters: Militarism, Violence, and Cruelty in Children's Culture

Media Monsters: Militarism, Violence, and Cruelty in Children's Culture explores the influence of U.S. media over children historically and currently. From video games to children's films, music to the education system, Media Monsters helps parents and educators understand the powerful forces indoctrinating youth in today's technological age. A brief history section begins the book, followed by categorized analyses of radio play, television, education, web-based and other advertising, video games, the general film industry, and finally kids' movies, revealing how present material has become exceedingly violent and harmful.