ISBN:
0805833242
,
0805833250
,
9780805833249
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 276 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
LEA's communication series
Parallel Title:
Print version Media Entertainment : The Psychology of Its Appeal
DDC:
302.23019
Keywords:
Mass media Psychological aspects
;
Mass media Social aspects
Abstract:
This collection represents a systematic exploration of media entertainment from an academic perspective. Editors Zillmann and Vorderer have assembled scholars from psychology, sociology, and communication to provide a broad examination of the primary func
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 The Coming of Media Entertainment; 2 Interactive Entertainment and Beyond; 3 Humor and Comedy; 4 Conflict and Suspense in Drama; 5 Violence, Mayhem, and Horror; 6 Sex on Entertainment Television; 7 Affect-Talk and Its Kin; 8 Children's Likes and Dislikes of Entertainment Programs; 9 Sports on the Screen; 10 Music and Music Videos; 11 Video Games and the Pleasures of Control; 12 The Respondent Gender Gap; 13 Personality and Entertainment Preferences; 14 The Aesthetics of Media Fare; Author Index; Subject Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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