A scan of today's television programming reveals numerous media stories, factual and fictional, featuring some aspect of crime. These depictions can stray far from reality, especially with respect to gender, race, and class. This collection offers a sociological analysis of race, class, and gender stereotypes within crime media. Essays discuss particular examples of inequalities and stereotypes, consider the implications of such portrayals, and demonstrate how they influence the public's expectations and beliefs about real-world crime.

About the Author
Denise L. Bissler is an associate professor of sociology at Randolph-Macon College. Her work has been published in Teaching Sociology; Innovative Techniques for Teaching Sociological Concepts and Free Inquiry of Creative Sociology. Joan L. Conners is an associate professor of communication studies at Randolph-Macon College. Her work has been published in American Behavioral Scientist, PS: Political Science and Politics, and Harvard International Journal of Press and Politics.

Reviews
"Highly recommended"-Choice; "scholarly essays on the media portrayal of crime, and the problems therein"-Reference & Research Book News.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786463800
Author Denise L. Bissler
Format Paperback
Page Count 262
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 332g