Criminology Goes to the Movies: Crime Theory and Popular Culture

by Nicole Rafter

Sociology Film Studies criminology

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This book connects crime theories with popular films to explore how cinema shapes cultural views on justice, deviance, and social order.

ISBN-13 9780814776520 ASIN 0814776523 Views 199 Publisher NYU Press Year 2010 Edition First Printing (Nume Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 236 Adult No Created February 28, 2026 Updated September 16, 2026

About This Book

This book examines the intersection of criminological theory and popular cinema.

It analyzes how movies reflect and shape public understanding of crime and justice.

Readers gain insight into the cultural narratives surrounding deviance and punishment.

The work bridges academic research with accessible media examples.

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