Screen LibraryConstructing crime Discourse and cultural representations of crime and 'deviance' /
Crime and criminals are a pervasive theme in all areas of our culture, including media, journalism, film and literature. This book explores how crime is constructed and culturally represented through a range of areas including Spanish, English Language and Literature, Music, Criminology, Gender, Law...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230392083 |
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Crime and criminals are a pervasive theme in all areas of our culture, including media, journalism, film and literature. This book explores how crime is constructed and culturally represented through a range of areas including Spanish, English Language and Literature, Music, Criminology, Gender, Law, Cultural and Criminal Justice Studies. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230299771. |
| Carrier Form: | 264 p. : 12 b&w, 1 figures, ill., 2. |
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9780230299771 9780230392083 : 0230392083 : |
| CLC: | D917 |
| Contents: | Editor Preface Notes on Contributors PART I: CONSTRUCTING CRIMINAL FACTS The Devil Drives a Lada: The Social Construction of Hackers as the Cybercriminal-- D.S.Wall Scanning Bodies, Stripping Rights? How do UK's Media Discourses Portray Airport Security Measures?-- C.Gregoriou & P.Troullinou Narrative and Historical Truth in Delayed Civil Actions for Child Abuse-- T.Ward The Edgier Waters of the Era: Gordon Burn's Somebody's Husband, Somebody's Son-- M.Colebrook PART II: CONSTRUCTING CRIMINAL FICTIONS Cogito ergo sum: Criminal Logic and Mad-Discourse in Shutter Island-- M.E.Iwen 'ARMAGGEDON |