Seduction of the Innocent Cover
Podcast Mentions

Seduction of the Innocent

Frederic Wertham

Result of 7 years of scientific investigation into the effects that comic books have on the minds and behavior of children who come in contact with them. His ideas on the harmful effects created by media-induced violence resonate with those who are concerned by the searing of our cultural fabric. In...

Podcasts 1
Quotes 4
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was discussed as the book where Fredric Wertham argued that comic books were a bad influence and led to juvenile delinquency, although it had questionable empirical evidence.

"

Oh, I like the title. Yeah, it sounds very saucy.

— Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise and Fall of the Comics...

Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise and Fall of the Comics Code

It was discussed as the book where Fredric Wertham argued that comic books were a bad influence and led to juvenile delinquency, although it had questionable empirical evidence.

"

Oh, I like the title. Yeah, it sounds very saucy.

It's nowhere near as interesting as 50 Shades of Grey but probably a more apt title.

Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise and Fall of the Comics Code

It was mentioned as a book by a psychiatrist who argued that comic books negatively influenced children's behaviour, and that they should be restricted.

"

It's this fascinating read called Seduction of the Innocent.

Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise and Fall of the Comics Code

It was described as a book that argued against the sale of comic books to children, claiming they desensitized children to violence and contributed to juvenile delinquency.

"

It's this fascinating read called Seduction of the Innocent.

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.