Constructing Crime: Perspectives on Making News and Social Problems

by Gary W. Potter

Book Overview

This intriguing collection of articles explores the many actors, practices, and techniques involved in constructing the social reality of crime. The first section offers an overview of the issues... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881339849
• ISBN13: 9780881339840
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Waveland Press
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Collection of Articles

This book is a collection of contemporary social constructionist articles on crime. The role of the media in "constructing crime" figures prominently in many of the articles. There isn't another book like this on the market. The articles have been wisely selected to be readable, interesting, and to cover a variety of topics. I list this book as a recommended supplement for the crime and criminal justice classes that I teach. The book provides an excellent introduction to constructionist approaches to crime and would be a suitable complement to a traditional textbook. If you want to understand public (mis)perceptions of crime, I highly recommend the book and the authors (check out their other books!)