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Killing Monsters

By: Basic Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Non-Fiction (Basic Books)

Last Stocked on 2/23/2021

Product Info

Title
Killing Monsters
Publisher
Category
Author
Gerard Jones
Publish Year
2002
Pages
258
Dimensions
5.25x8x.75"
NKG Part #
2147788912
Type
Softcover

Description

From a veteran creator of children's entertainment, an insider's view of how even the most violent games and TV shows can help children conquer fears and develop a bold sense of self. Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains why validating our children's fantasies teaches them to trust their own emotions and build stronger selves.

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