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Are video games too violent?, by Nick Christopher

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Are video games too violent?, by Nick Christopher
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Are video games too violent?
Oclc number
1008774932
Responsibility statement
by Nick Christopher
Series statement
Points of view
Summary
Violence in the media is a major topic of debate, and video games are often at the center of these debates. Are they too violent? Does playing a violent video game have any impact on a young person becoming violent themselves? Readers are encouraged to form their own answers to these challenging questions and to back them up with facts from the enlightening text. A detailed graphic organizer, vivid photographs, and helpful fact boxes are also included to guide readers as they explore the many facets of this controversial issue
Table of contents
The video game debate -- Rating video games -- Making informed choices -- Easy to break the rules -- Are video games helpful? -- A dangerous connection -- No clear link -- Becoming desensitized -- Staying open-minded -- Glossary
Target audience
juvenile

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