Why We Watch: The Attractions of Violent Entertainment

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Violence in popular entertainment has been cited for every social ill that has been on the rise in recent years. So why is violence in entertainment so enduring and seemingly immune to reform? This collection of essays offers insights by anthropologists, historians, psychologists, film critics, and others to analyze our fascination with violence. The book traces public blood lust from the days of Roman gladiators to medieval jousts that crossed the line between war and games to the modern-day fascination with violence in sports, entertainment, and the news. Theories on social behavior are examined, including the purported cathartic release of watching violence and its possible link to increased aggression. Cont [Read More...]

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