Steyer, James P. <br/><br/>
The other parent :  the inside story of the media's effect on our children / 
James P. Steyer. 
 - New York :  Atria Books,  2003, c2002. 
 - 278 p. ;  21 cm. 
<br/><br/> "First Atria Books trade paperback printing May 2003." 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-268) and index. 
<br/><br/>At home with the other parent -- It's all about the money -- Sex sells -- Meida violence : in harm's way -- The selling of kids as consumers -- The politics of media and kids -- The power of campaign cash -- It all starts at home -- Calling the media industry to account -- Protecting the public interest -- The challenge of citizen action. 
<br/><br/> Examines how we have allowed media to bombard our children's lives and offers practical advice on countering the incessant parade of images that frighten, intrigue, and influence America's kids. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0743405838 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mass media and children--United States.<br/>Violence in mass media.<br/>Parenting.<br/>Mass media--Public opinion.--United States<br/>Public opinion--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HQ 784.M3  / S74 2003x