A Criminology Of Narrative Fiction

Criminology has been reluctant to embrace fictional narratives as a tool for understanding, explaining, and reducing crime and social harm, but this book demonstrates the extensive criminological potential of fiction. It is the first to explore how criminological fiction provides knowledge of the causes of crime and social harm and is an engaging and thought-provoking critical analysis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Criminology has hesitated to utilize fictional narratives as a valuable tool for comprehending, explaining, and mitigating crime and social harm. In this philosophical exploration, McGregor employs examples from a wide range of films, television shows, novels, and graphic novels to showcase the vast criminological potential of fiction across the globe. Building upon previous research on non-fiction narratives, this book pioneers the exploration of how criminological fiction contributes to our understanding of the root causes of crime and social harm. This engaging and thought-provoking critical analysis offers a groundbreaking new theory of criminological fiction that will be of interest to academics, practitioners, and students alike.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529208061