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Theories of Crime Through Popular Culture

Palgrave Macmillan

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  • Assists students with their understanding and application of criminology theory

  • Allows for meaningful in-class or online discussions

  • Draws on different contributors to present their own interpretations of selected media

  • Includes pedagogic features including in-chapter questions, key terms, and clear references to empirical evidence

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
  2. An Introduction to Criminological Theory and Popular Culture

    • Paige L. Parsley, Morgan P. Murphy
    Pages 1-6
  3. Deterrence Theory and Batman

    • Eric J. Kocian
    Pages 7-16
  4. Social Learning Theory and Mean Girls

    • Kayla G. Jachimowski, Ryan J. Lemmon, Rachel E. Vanetta
    Pages 17-32
  5. Anomie and The Purge

    • Andrea R. Borrego
    Pages 43-57
  6. Rational Choice Theory and Friends

    • Rachel Baumann
    Pages 59-68
  7. Opportunity Theories and Super Mario Bros.

    • Victoria A. Sytsma
    Pages 69-85
  8. Opportunity Theories and The Bachelor

    • Cory Schnell
    Pages 87-105
  9. Routine Activity Theory and 13 Reasons Why

    • Colton D. Robinson
    Pages 107-122
  10. Self-Control Theory and The Office

    • Sarah E. Daly, Chad Painter
    Pages 123-144
  11. Collective Efficacy Theory and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

    • Dana Winters, Kristopher Kell
    Pages 145-158
  12. Life-Course Theory and Romance

    • Lauren Humby
    Pages 159-171
  13. Labeling Theory and Joker

    • Shon M. Reed, Breanna Boppre
    Pages 173-183
  14. Hegemonic Masculinity and Game of Thrones

    • Jill A. Kehoe
    Pages 185-201
  15. Critical Criminology and Hunger Games

    • Jared M. Hanneman
    Pages 203-217
  16. Radical Criminology and Star Wars

    • Andrew Wilczak
    Pages 219-238
  17. Back Matter

    Pages 239-240

About this book

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.

 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, USA

    Sarah E. Daly

About the editor

Sarah E. Daly is Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA. 

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eBook USD 29.99
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Softcover Book USD 37.99
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