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 constru

Constructing Crime examines why particular behaviours are defined and enforced as crimes and particular individuals are targeted as criminals. Contributors inte

First published in 1995. One of the most pervasive forms of social control in our society is the mass media. The public learns from television, newspapers, maga

This ebook is a selective guide designed to help scholars and students of criminology find reliable sources of information by directing them to the best availab