1st Edition
The American City in Crime Films Criminology and the Cinematic City
By Andrew J. Baranauskas
Copyright 2024
160 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
160 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
160 Pages
11 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Analyzing crime movies set in Detroit, Miami, Boston, Las Vegas, and the fictional Gotham City, this book examines the role that American cities play as characters in crime films. Furthering our awareness of how popular media shapes public understanding of crime and justice in American cities, this book contributes to scholarship in popular criminology by providing insight into the development of... Read more
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Detroit
Chapter 3: Miami
Chapter 4: Boston
Chapter 5: Las Vegas
Chapter 6: Gotham City
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Biography
Andrew J. Baranauskas is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport. His research interests include crime in the media, crime in urban communities, and public opinion on crime and justice. His work has been published in journals such as Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Criminology and Public Policy.
