Carrabine, Eamonn

Crime, Culture and the Media

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ISBN 13:: 9780745634661
author:: Carrabine, Eamonn
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 300
Dimensions:: 159 mm X 233 mm
Genre:: Jurisprudence & general issues
Condition:: New
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Crime and the Media: A Critical Analysis Eamonn Carrabine explores the complex relationships between crime and the media, examining how news coverage shapes our perceptions of crime and its impact on society. This innovative book delves into the dynamics of fear and desire that underlie our fascination with crime, drawing on empirical research and theoretical developments. Carrabine considers various debates about the media's effects, news production, and moral panics, as well as more recent studies of crime representation in contemporary media. By combining these approaches, he provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between crime, culture, and the media. This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduates and graduate students studying criminology and media studies, offering a nuanced analysis of a crucial topic in social science research.

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