Letter from C. Everett Koop to Leo Freihofer

Letter from C. Everett Koop to Leo Freihofer

Contributor(s):
Koop, Charles Everett, 1916-2013
Freihofer, Leo
Publication:
Produced: 16 February 1983
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Video Games
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Letters (correspondence)
Abstract:
Although little scientific evidence on the psychological effects of the new cultural and technological phenomenon of video games was available at the time, Koop was concerned that video games were addictive and fostered violence. He therefore criticized the nation's latest pastime as part of his campaign to make both violence and addiction public health rather than law enforcement issues.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
2 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584930X690 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QQBCQP
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584930X690
Archival Collection:
The C. Everett Koop Papers (Profiles in Science)