The other parent
Subtitle: the inside story of the media's effect on our children
By: James P. Steyer.
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
Subjects: Mass media and children -- United States; Violence in mass media; Parenting; Mass media -- United States -- Public opinion; Public opinion -- United States
Description: Examines how we have allowed media to bombard our children's lives and offers practical advice on countering the incessant parade of images that frighten, intrigue, and influence America's kids.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-268) and index.
Table of contents: title: At home with the other parent; title: It's all about money; title: Sex sells; title: Media violence : in harm's way; title: The selling of kids as consumers; title: The politics of media and kids; title: The power of campaign cash; title: Taking back control : strategies for change; title: It all starts at home; title: Calling the media industry to account; title: Protecting the public interest; title: The challenge of citizen action.