The problems of adverse effects of television and film on society

In this article the author poses the question of how we come to terms with television In the home and all the effects we suppose It to have. The author suggests that sociological factors play as important a rôle In the whole debate of whether television acts as a mirror or a catalyst. He suggests t...

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Main Author: William Faure
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Language:English
Published: University of Johannesburg 2022-11-01
Series:Communicare
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Online Access:https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/jcsa/article/view/2124
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