Bøker av Barrie (University of Leicester Gunter

This book examines research and relevant theory on the role of mobile phones in the lives of children and young people, how these technologies are used for different applications, the effects that mobile phones have on young people, and the challenges of regulating and controlling the technology and its use.

This book critically examines research evidence from around the world concerning the nature and effects of gambling advertising. It draws upon political and regulatory debates about this type of advertising, which provides regulators with evidence to control factors that encourage problem gambling.

Violence on Television presents findings from the largest ever study of the depiction of violence on television carried out in Britain. It looks not only at the amount of violence on television, but also at the form it takes.

Gunter provides a detailed examination of the demographic, behavioural and psychological profiles of the older consumer, showing that the over fifties represent a powerful spending force. The text provides information on older people's lifestyles, leisure and their perceptions of advertising. In the INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY series.