Title: Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice, 5th Edition
Authors: Ray Surette
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Description:
“Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice,” now in its 5th edition, provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between media representations and the criminal justice system. Authored by Ray Surette, this textbook offers a critical examination of how media portrayals influence public perceptions of crime and criminal justice. Through updated content and contemporary examples, Surette delves into topics such as crime news coverage, the impact of social media, the portrayal of crime in entertainment media, and the role of media in shaping criminal justice policies and practices. With a focus on critical thinking and media literacy, this edition equips students with the analytical tools necessary to evaluate media representations of crime and their implications for society. Whether you’re a criminal justice student, practitioner, or media consumer, “Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice” serves as an essential resource for understanding the complex relationship between media, crime, and the criminal justice system.