Consuming Innocence : Popular Culture And Our Children

Author: Karen Brooks

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  • : 04 February 2008
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Description

This timely book explores the complex relationship kids have with popular culture. Without blame, Consuming Innocence considers the role of celebrities, fads, technology, fashion, school, the media and most importantly, parents, and the part they all play in creating children's ideas of themselves. Australian author.

First published 2008.

Author description

Karen Brooks is Associate Professor of Media Studies at Southern Cross University, New South Wales. She is a regular contributor to a number of newspapers, magazines, and TV shows.