Big world, small screen
Subtitle: the role of television in American society
By: Aletha C. Huston ... [et al.].
Contributors: Huston, Aletha C.
Series: Child, youth, and family services
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
Number of pages: 195
Subjects: Television and family -- United States; Television and children -- United States; Television viewers -- United States; Television -- Psychological aspects; Television broadcasting -- Social aspects -- United States
Description: Illustrates the power of television in stereotyping the elderly, ethnic groups, gays and lesbians, and the institutionalized and, thus, in contributing to the self-image of many viewers. Considers how television affects social interaction, intellectual functioning, emotional developmentg, and attitudes (toward family life, sexuality, and mental and physical health, for example). [back cover].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-180) and indexes.