Microsoft Store
 

Fredric Wertham


 

Dr. Fredric Wertham (March 20, 1895November 29, 1981) was a German-American psychiatrist and crusading author who protested the purportedly harmful effects of mass mediacomic books in particular—on the development of children. His best-known book was Seduction of the Innocent (1954), which led to a U.S. Congressional inquiry into the comic book industry and the creation of the Comics Code.

References

  • (1954). "Are Comics Horrible?". Newsweek, May 3, 1954, p. 60.
  • Decker, Dwight. (1987). "Fredric Wertham - Anti-Comics Crusader Who Turned Advocate". Amazing Heroes, 1987.
  • Gibbs, Wolcott. (1954). "Keep Those Paws to Yourself, Space Rat!" The New Yorker, May 8, 1954.

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Theiapolis People!
Early career
Seduction of the Innocent and Senate hearings
Later career
Wertham in fiction
Selected bibliography
References
External links
Goodies & Collectibles
Posters & Prints

 

 

~ What's Hot ~


~ Community ~

History Forum
Come and discuss about History, Civilizations, Historical Events and Figures
History Web-Ring
A community of sites, blogs and forums dedicated to History. Do not hesitate to submit your site.
Theiapolis People!
Latest people news, biographies, filmographies, photo gallery, message board.