Saturday Morning Censors by Heather Hendershot

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Many parents, politicians, and activists agree that there's too much violence and not enough education on children's television. This book examines the history of adults' attempts to safeguard children from the violence, sexism, racism, and commercialism on television since the 1950s.

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Saturday Morning Censors by Heather Hendershot

Many parents, politicians, and activists agree that there's too much violence and not enough education on children's television. This book examines the history of adults' attempts to safeguard children from the violence, sexism, racism, and commercialism on television since the 1950s.
“Saturday Morning Censors makes an important contribution to those interested in children’s media culture as well as to those concerned with censorship practices in the US.”—Marsha Kinder, University of Southern California
“This marvelous book speaks not only to debates about children and media, but also to larger debates about censorship and social power. Heather Hendershot promises to be one of the most significant voices in the next generation of American cultural studies.”—Henry Jenkins, editor of The Children’s Culture Reader

Heather Hendershot is Assistant Professor of Media Studies at Queens College.

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ISBN 13 9780822322405
ISBN 10 0822322404
Title Saturday Morning Censors
Author Heather Hendershot
Series Console-Ing Passions
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Duke University Press Books
Year published 1999-01-15
Number of pages 296
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.