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Iwao, Sumiko; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1981
Examines the differences between Japanese and U.S. television in portrayal of violence. Concludes that while the amount of violence on Japanese television does not differ noticeably from that on American television, the nature of Japanese violence differs with much greater emphasis on suffering and the consequences of violence. (JMF)
Descriptors: Audiences, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Television