Crime, Media and Culture

Crime, Media, and Culture explores the relationship between media, audiences, and crime, examining representations in news media, fiction, and digital technologies. It discusses the effects of media on audiences and government policy, and the processes of news selection. The book provides insights into cultural criminology and its subfields, using case studies and empirical examples from reality and entertainment. It is a valuable resource for students, lecturers, and researchers in criminology and media studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Crime, Media, and Culture is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the complex relationships between crime, media, and culture. Drawing from the perspectives of cultural criminology, the book examines the ways in which media representations of crime shape public perceptions, influence government policies, and shape legal frameworks. It also explores the ways in which media and cultural industries contribute to the normalization of certain crimes and behaviors.

The book begins by examining the theoretical foundations of cultural criminology, including the concept of cultural capital, the social construction of crime, and the role of media in reproducing and challenging dominant narratives. It then moves on to explore the various ways in which media representations of crime influence public attitudes and behaviors, including the perpetuation of stereotypes, the creation of fear, and the shaping of moral judgments.

One of the key themes of the book is the ways in which media representations of crime intersect with broader social and cultural processes, such as the rise of consumer culture, the commodification of violence, and the increasing influence of the entertainment industry. The book also examines the ways in which media and cultural industries contribute to the normalization of certain crimes and behaviors, such as the glorification of violence in popular culture and the portrayal of criminals as heroes or victims.

In addition to its theoretical analysis, the book provides a wealth of empirical examples from a range of media and cultural contexts, including news media, fiction, television, film, and video games. These examples help to illustrate the ways in which media representations of crime shape public perceptions and influence social and cultural norms.

Overall, Crime, Media, and Culture is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the intersections of crime, media, and culture. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the complex relationships between these three domains and offers valuable insights into the ways in which media and cultural industries contribute to the perpetuation and transformation of criminal justice systems.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138946002