Introduction 7Media Violence Contributes to a More Violent Society Craig A. Anderson Brad J. Bushman 11Media Violence Is a Health Risk to Adolescents$dAmerican Academy of Pediatrics 15The Problem of Media Violence Is Exaggerated Andrew O'Hehir 22Television Violence Is a Serious Problem for Children$dParents Television Council 36Television Is Unfairly Blamed for Violence in Society Jonathan L. Freedman 49Film and Television Violence Is Likely to Get More Graphic David Hiltbrand 55Violent Video Games Teach Children How to Kill Bill France 61Violent Video Games Improve Learning and Cognition Skills Douglas A. Gentile J. Ronald Gentile 66Violence in Rap Music Is a Serious Problem Al Sharpton 73Rap Music Is Not to Blame for Violence$dFree Lance-Star 78The Entertainment Industry Is Marketing Violence to Children Daphne White 81The Juvenile Literature Industry Is Marketing Violence to Children Kathleen T. Isaacs 92Organizations to Contact 99Bibliography 105Index 110