The Influence of Newspaper Presentations Upon the Growth of Crime and Other Antisocial Activity
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
In this groundbreaking work, Frances Fenton explores the relationship between newspaper coverage of crime and social problems, and the actual incidence of these issues in society. Drawing on a wide range of historical and contemporary examples, Fenton makes a compelling case for the power of the media to shape public perceptions and behaviors.
