| Description |
viii, 209 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction / Diane F. Alters and Lynn Schofield Clark -- 2. The Journey from Postpositivist to Constructivist Methods / Lynn Schofield Clark -- 3. Developing a Theory of Media, Home, and Family / Lynn Schofield Clark and Diane F. Alters -- 4. The Family in U.S. History and Culture / Diane F. Alters -- 5. The Case Studies: An Introduction / Lee Hood, Lynn Schofield Clark, Joseph G. Champ and Diane F. Alters -- 6. Being Distinctive in a Mediated Environment: The Ahmeds and the Paytons / Lynn Schofield Clark -- 7. At the Heart of the Culture: The Hartmans and the Roelofs / Diane F. Alters -- 8. Fitting in with the Media: The Price-Benoits and the Franzes / Lee Hood -- 9. "Couch Potatodom" Reconsidered: The Vogels and the Carsons / Joseph G. Champ -- Conclusion: The "Intentional and Sophisticated" Relationship / Diane F. Alters and Lynn Schofield Clark |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Mass media and families.
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Television and families.
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| Author |
Clark, Lynn Schofield.
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Alters, Diane F.
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| LC no. |
2003016013 |
| ISBN |
0415969166 hardback alkaline paper |
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0415969174 paperback alkaline paper |
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