Media and Crime in the U.S.
by Yvonne Jewkes, Travis W. Linnemann
A critical analysis of how media shapes perceptions of crime, justice, and public safety in the United States.
About This Book
This book examines the complex relationship between media representations and crime in the United States.
It analyzes how news coverage, entertainment, and digital platforms influence public understanding of criminal justice.
The authors explore key themes including moral panic, surveillance, and the commodification of crime stories.
Readers gain insight into the role of media in shaping policy, fear, and cultural narratives around deviance.
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