Edward I. Donnerstein (born 1945) is American professor of communication and psychology. His interests include

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violence and mass media policy. Donnerstein earned a B.S. in psychology at the

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(1967), and a Ph.D. in psychology from

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(1972).New SBS Dean Named
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January 18, 2002 He was with

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during 1986–2002, serving as Dean of Social Science and appointed the Arthur N. Rupe Professor of Mass Communication. Before that he was professor of communication at the

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. Dean of the

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2002-2009) and member of the faculty since then.Donnerstein has served as dean since September 1, 2002, and also is a professor of communication
/ref>. He is currently Dean Emeritus at the University of Arizona. He was member of many commissions, panels, and task forces related to violence, pornography, and mass media. He made many presentations and took part in various governmental hearings on the above issues. He is the author of over 250 academic publications.

Personal

Donnerstein's spouse is Deborah Levine-Donnerstein, Ph.D. in Administration, Education Leadership and Policy Analysis from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1988).Academic Vitae. Deborah Levine-Donnerstein, Ph.D.
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Recognition

2008: Distinguished Scientific Contribution to Media Psychology award from the

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citing "outstanding empirical and/or theoretical contributions to the field of media psychology."

References

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