Critical Viewing of Television
Author | : Ibrahim Michail Hefzallah |
Publisher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : 0819161071 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780819161079 |
Rating | : 4/5 (079 Downloads) |
Download or read book Critical Viewing of Television written by Ibrahim Michail Hefzallah and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1987 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to increase adults' understanding of television and to develop their critical viewing skills, this text explores persuasion and presentation techniques, the programming policy of television stations, and potential effects of violence, sex, and commercials on the viewer. Also presents critical awareness exercises. The book does not advocate turning off the set, but, rather, encourages self-control.