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For the Sake of American Youth

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The Comic Book Controversy

This chapter examines Frederick Wortham's groundbreaking and contentious research on the perceived harmful effects of comic books on youth, particularly his work at the Lafargue Clinic. It highlights the societal debates of the 1950s, including Senate hearings that scrutinized comic content for its impact on race, violence, and the sexual orientation of young readers.

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