Critical Readings: Moral Panics and the Media

by Chas Critcher

First coined by Stanley Cohen in 1972, 'moral panic' is a key term in media studies, used to refer to sudden eruptions of indignant concern about social issues. An occurrence of moral panic is characterised by stylized and stereotypical representation by the mass media, and a tendency for those in power to claim the moral high ground and pronounce judgement. In this important book, Chas Critcher brings together essential readings on moral panics,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0335218075
• ISBN13: 9780335218073
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"