Theories of Crime Through Popular Culture
Edited by Sarah E. Daly
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This textbook brings criminology theories to life through a wide range of popular works in film, television and video games including 13 Reasons Why, Game of Thrones, The Office,and Super Mario Bros, from a variety of contributors. It serves as an engaging and creative introduction to both traditional and modern theories by applying them to more accessible, non-criminal justice settings. It helps students to think more broadly like critical criminologists and to identify these theories in everyday life and modern culture. It encourages them to continue their learning outside of the classroom and includes discussion questions following each chapter. The chapters use extracts from the original works and support the assertions with research and commentary. This textbook will help engage students in the basics of criminology theory from the outset.
About the Author:
Sarah E. Daly is Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA.
See the publisher website: Palgrave MacMillan
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