Television and the Drama of Crime: Moral Tales and the Place of Crime in Public Life (New Directions in Criminology Series) - Softcover

Sparks, Richard

 
9780335093274: Television and the Drama of Crime: Moral Tales and the Place of Crime in Public Life (New Directions in Criminology Series)

Synopsis

Crime series are prime time viewing. They are significant in understanding the rhetorics of crime and law enforcement in our society. Richard Sparks explores the relations between watching 'cop shows' and the extent and intensity of public fear and alarm about crime.

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