If you're willing to lump "Info-tainment" with "Edutainment," then you should
 check out this very thoughtful article:

Lucas, A. M. (1991). 'Info-tainment' and informal sources for learning science.
 International Journal of Science Education, 13(5), 495-504.

Eric Gyllenhaal
Selinda Research Associates
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