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Book Synopsis: This textbook brings criminology theories to life through a wide range of popular works in film, television and video games including 13 Reasons Why, Game of Thrones, The Office, and Super Mario Bros, from a variety of contributors. It serves as an engaging and creative introduction to both traditional and modern theories by applying them to more accessible, non-criminal justice settings. It helps students to think more broadly like critical criminologists and to identify these theories in everyday life and modern culture. It encourages them to continue their learning outside of the classroom and includes discussion questions following each chapter. The chapters use extracts from the original works and support the assertions with research and commentary. This textbook will help engage students in the basics of criminology theory from the outset.
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Unlike traditional textbooks, Theories of Crime Through Popular Culture goes beyond the confines of criminal justice settings, allowing students to identify and apply criminology theories in everyday life. By encouraging students to think critically like criminologists, this textbook empowers them to understand how these theories shape our modern culture. We go a step further by including discussion questions after each chapter, fostering lively debates and encouraging students to continue their learning journey beyond the classroom.
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