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House of Commons Debates - April 2nd, 1954
Resumption of the discussion from April 1st, 1954, about clause 150 and Fulton's proposed amendment.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
Big Difference in Comic Strips and Books: Condensed from an Article in Ladies Home Journal
Wertham outlines the link between comic books and juvenile delinquency.
Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy: The Psychopathology of Comic Books
A symposium held by Fredric Wertham with contributions from numerous authors that goes to great lengths to condemn comic books.
Seduction of the Innocent
U.K. dust jacket of Dr. Frederic Wertham's highly influential study linking juvenile delinquency and comic book reading.
Juvenile Delinquency (California): Hearing Before the Subcomitee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency of the Judiciary United States Senate
Similar to the 1943 government article "Understanding Juvenile Delinquency," this document shows the shift that took place between 1943-1954. There is a huge portion of this document dedicated to the effects of horror comics on children. Moreover,…
Juvenile Delinquency Seen on Increase: Quaker Official Blames New Comic Books
Among other topics, discusses Edgar Bromberger's reports on the necessity for psychiatric consultation in hospitals.