Violence in Media and Society: Literature, Film and TV

Book Details

• Author: Usha Bande

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011

• ISBN: 9788131604335

• Pages: 224

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

Violence in its many forms—terrorism, domestic abuse, gender violence, psychological trauma, socioeconomic injustice, and systemic violence—has become a pervasive and accepted part of contemporary society. In a world surrounded by these harsh realities, we often become desensitized, substituting what was once a civilized culture with what can now be called a "culture of violence." This anthology takes a deep dive into the prevalence and representation of violence in modern society, examining its impact and manifestations across diverse human contexts.

The book highlights various forms of violence: terrorism, regional conflicts, arson, killings, rape, and the psychological and physical abuse that devastates individuals and communities. Through a combination of research-based articles, it explores how violence has become a lived reality, shaped by rapid changes in the social, economic, political, and cultural spheres. The intensity of violence, often only felt by the victim, is something words can scarcely capture, but its consequences ripple throughout society.

The volume brings together diverse perspectives—primarily through literature, but also from the viewpoints of film and television—focusing on the portrayal and perpetuation of violence in modern media. By analyzing the intersection of theory, media, and literature, the contributors explore patterns of violence and their deep connections to human experience. This book not only analyzes the symptoms of violence but also seeks to understand the cultural obsession with it, offering a critical lens on the influence of literature, cinema, and TV in shaping public perceptions of violence.

Key Themes Covered:

• Terrorism, Conflicts, and Gender Violence

• Socioeconomic and Institutionalized Violence

• Representation of Violence in Literature, Film, and Television

• The Psychological and Physical Impact of Violence

• The Culture of Violence in Contemporary Society

About the Author
Usha Bande, a former Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, is a renowned scholar with extensive work in Women’s Studies. She has authored numerous books and contributed to academic discourse in various prestigious institutions, including Vishwa Bharati University, Shanti Niketan. Dr. Bande's doctoral research on Anita Desai's novels from the perspective of Third Force psychology has been widely acclaimed in literary circles. She has also collaborated with the Institute for Integrated Himalayan Studies at HP University. Anshu Kaushal, a lecturer at RKMV, Shimla, contributed to this anthology and is currently conducting research on children’s literature.