Is Graphic Television Violence Desensitizing?

Abstract: A two page look at this question in the light of remarks made by Vietnamese nun Chan Khong, who argues that American news broadcasts made Vietnamese suffering look like a performance. The paper concludes that graphic violence on television should be toned down in primetime crime shows, and reserved for the news where it is warranted. No additional sources.

Filename: KBkhong.wps

Pages: 7

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Catagory: General

Subcatagory: Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

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