Theories of crime through popular culture / Sarah E. Daly, editor.

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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 traditio...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Daly, Sarah E., 1984- (Editor)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, Springer Nature Switzerland, [2021]
Subjects:
Crime in popular culture.
Criminology.
Crime.
Physical Description:xix, 240 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • An introduction to criminological theory and popular culture
  • Deterrence theory and Batman
  • Social learning theory and Mean girls
  • General strain theory and The white shadow
  • Anomie and The purge
  • Rational choice theory and Friends
  • Opportunity theories and Super Mario Bros.
  • Opportunity theories and The bachelor
  • Routine activity theory and 13 reasons why
  • Self-control theory and The office
  • Collective efficacy theory and Mister Roger's neighborhood
  • Life-course theory and Romance
  • Labeling theory and Joker
  • Hegemonic masculinity and Game of thrones
  • Critical criminology and Hunger games
  • Radical criminology and Star wars.