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Book Synopsis: Investigating cinema under the magnifying glassFrom a look at classics like Psycho and Double Indemnity to recent films like Traffic and Thelma & Louise, Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown show that criminological theory is produced not only in the academy, through scholarly research, but also in popular culture, through film. Criminology Goes to the Movies connects with ways in which students are already thinking criminologically through engagements with popular culture, encouraging them to use the everyday world as a vehicle for theorizing and understanding both crime and perceptions of criminality. The first work to bring a systematic and sophisticated criminological perspective to bear on crime films, Rafter and Brown's book provides a fresh way of looking at cinema, using the concepts and analytical tools of criminology to uncover previously unnoticed meanings in film, ultimately making the study of criminological theory more engaging and effective for students while simultaneously demonstrating how theories of crime circulate in our mass-mediated worlds. The result is an illuminating new way of seeing movies and a delightful way of learning about criminology.
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Are you a fan of crime films? Do you find yourself captivated by movies like Psycho and Double Indemnity? Then you need to get your hands on Criminology Goes to the Movies: Crime Theory and Popular Culture! This groundbreaking book by Nicole Rafter and Michelle Brown reveals how criminological theory isn't just confined to the ivory tower of academia, but also seeps into the very fabric of popular culture, especially through film.
With Criminology Goes to the Movies, you'll gain a whole new perspective on your favorite crime films. Rafter and Brown expertly use the concepts and analytical tools of criminology to uncover hidden meanings in movies, allowing you to see them in a completely different light. You'll never watch a crime film the same way again!
This book is not just for film enthusiasts though. If you're a student of criminology or someone interested in understanding crime and criminality, Criminology Goes to the Movies offers a fresh and engaging approach to studying the subject. Rafter and Brown encourage readers to use everyday experiences and the world of popular culture as a way to theorize and comprehend crime. It's an incredible journey that will leave you with a deeper understanding of criminological theory.
Don't miss out on this illuminating and educational book. Purchase Criminology Goes to the Movies today and embark on a delightful exploration of crime, theories, and the world of cinema! Buy now
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