Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Introduction: mass media and the socialization of adolescents since world war II -- The Emergence and evolution of a youth culture in the media: Understanding the "Jackpot Market": media, marketing and the rise of the American teenager -- "Still talking about my generation!" The representation of youth in popular music -- Music videos: media of the youth, by the youth, for the youth -- Portrayal of adolescents and influential behaviors: It matters what young people watch: health risk behaviors portrayed in top-grossing movies since 1950 -- Adolescent gender role portrayals in the media: 1950 to the present -- Adolescent body image and eating in the media: trends and implications for adolescent health -- African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans in the media: implications for adolescents -- Adolescents and television violence -- Tobacco portrayals in U.S. advertising and entertainment media -- The changing portrayal of alcohol use in television advertising -- From twin beds to sex at your fingertips: teen sexuality in movies, music, television and the internet, 1950 to 2005 -- Evolving forms of media influence: The Games, they are a-Changin': technological advancements in video games and implications for effects on youth -- Adolescents and the internet -- Policy implications for healthy adolescent development: Policy interventions -- Conclusions --