Gunter, Barrie,

Children and television / Barrie Gunter and Jill McAleer. - Classic edition. - 2022. - xiii, 255 p. ; 24 cm. - Routledge classic editions . - Routledge classic editions. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- What is the nature of children's viewing? -- Why do children watch tv? -- How do children watch tv? -- How well do children follow and understand tv? -- Does tv improve children's knowledge? -- Does tv teach children about social roles? -- Does tv influence aggressive behaviour? -- Does tv encourage good behaviour? -- Does tv advertising affect children? -- Does tv affect children's health orientation? -- Does tv affect school performance? -- How can parents influence children's viewing? -- How can schools influence children's viewing? -- Making the best of television.

9780367256517 (hardback : alk. paper) 9781032295787 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Television and children--Great Britain.

302.2345083 / G9577 Ch