Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice

Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice, 5th Edition is a textbook that examines the relationship between media and the criminal justice system. The text provides an examination of the ongoing interplay between the two institutions.

The volume addresses how media outlets report crime and transform it into infotainment. It surveys the consequences of this coverage on public understanding.

In addition, the work emphasizes how people rely on media-provided knowledge to construct their view of the world and guide their actions. Selected visual examples and sidebar features complement the presentation.