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lii, 188 pages ; 25 cm. |
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Crime in popular culture |
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Crime in popular culture.
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| Summary |
"Using historical and current examples from film, television, literature, advertisements, and music, this book reveals the ways that rape and abuse are typically presented--and misrepresented--and evaluates the impact of these depictions on consumers -- Addresses both positive and negative depictions of domestic abuse and sexual assault from recent popular culture, utilizing examples from film, television, literature, music, advertisements, and more -- Presents information that is ideal for undergraduate courses in gender studies, sociology, and psychology as well as communications and popular culture classes -- Utilizes the most current research on dating and domestic and sexual violence to clearly demonstrate the importance of how these issues and crimes are depicted in popular culture -- Provides a comprehensive appendix of additional resources that directs students in investigating the topic further"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
1. Beyond Stupid Sluts and Innocent Children: Describing Victims -- 2. Domestic Terrorists and Strangers in the Bushes: Describing Offenders -- 3. Tornados Meeting Volcanoes and Asking for It: Myths about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 4. Evil, Ill, or Controlling: Exploring Depictions of Criminological Theory -- 5. Calling the Cops and a Day in Court: Depictions of Criminal Justice Responses -- 6. Getting Over It or Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Victim and Other Responses -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Films, Documentaries, Popular Books, and Song Lyrics Featuring Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault -- Appendix B: Recommended Resources on Rape, Domestic Violence, and Popular Culture. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Violence in mass media.
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Violence in popular culture -- United States.
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Women -- Crimes against -- United States.
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Rape in mass media.
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Mass media and culture -- United States.
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Crime in popular culture -- United States.
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Crime in popular culture. (OCoLC)fst00883042
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Mass media and culture. (OCoLC)fst01011339
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Rape in mass media. (OCoLC)fst01090013
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Violence in mass media. (OCoLC)fst01167284
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Violence in popular culture. (OCoLC)fst01167297
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Women -- Crimes against.
(OCoLC)fst01176618
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| ISBN |
9781440837944 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
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1440837945 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
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9781440837951 (ebook) |
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1440837953 |
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9781440837951 |
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