Television and the Drama of Crime
Television and the Drama of Crime
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Summary
Crime series are prime time viewing. They are significant in understanding the rhetorics of crime and law enforcement in our society. This book explores the relations between watching 'cop shows' and the extent and intensity of public fear and alarm about crime.
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Television and the Drama of Crime by Sparks
Crime series are prime time viewing. They are significant in understanding the rhetorics of crime and law enforcement in our society. Richard Sparkes explores the relations between watching "cop shows" (like "Hill St Blues", "Miami Vice", "Bulman" and "The Sweeney") and the extent and intensity of public fear and alarm about crime. He examines the arguments about the effects of television violence; analyses the prevalence of certain predominant images and kinds of story, and their appeal to the audience; and relates them to the wider social and political agenda. He draws upon and successfully interweaves social theory, social psychology, cultural and media studies, narrative theory and criminology in providing an important account of the meanings of crime and law enforcement in contemporary culture.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780335093274 |
| ISBN 10 | 0335093272 |
| Title | Television and the Drama of Crime |
| Author | Sparks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Open University Press |
| Year published | 1992-06-16 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Prizes | Winner of Philip Abrams Memorial Prize 1993 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |