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in American Society The mass media daily trumpet the most recent
violent events in the world, and violence is an essential
ingredient for many viewers of video screen drama. News of a
relatively few violent crimes attracts a disproportionate amount
of media attention compared with the more numerous violent
events that are known only to the families, friends, and
acquaintances of particu