Full Description
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.
Contents
1. An Introduction To Criminological Theory And Popular Culture, Paige Parley And Morgan Murphy. 2. Deterrence Theory And Batman: The Dark Knight Of Deterrence, Eric J. Kocian.- 3. Rational Choice Theory And Friends: Rational Decision Making And Friends, Rachel Baumann.- 4. Opportunity Theories And The Bachelor: The Bachelor Goes On A Date With Criminal Opportunity Theories , Cory Schnell.- 5. Opportunity Theories And Super Mario Bros.: Opportunity For Crime In The Mushroom Kingdom: Applying Rational Choice Perspective And Routine Activity Approach To Super Mario Bros., Victoria A. Sytsma.- 6. Routine Activity Theory And 13 Reasons Why: 13 Reasons Why And Routine Activity Theory, Colton D. Robinson.- 7. Self-Control Theory And The Office: "That's What She Said": Michael Scott And Self-Control Theory , Sarah E. Daly And Chad Painter.- 8. General Strain Theory And The White Shadow: Off The Court: Understanding Agnew's General Strain Theory Through Tv's The White Shadow, DavidSafin.- 9. Anomie And The Purge: Release The Beast: Purging For The American Dream, Andrea R. Borrego.- 10. Social Learning Theory And Mean Girls: "You Can't Sit With Us": An Application Of Social Learning Theory. Kayla G. Jachimowski, Ryan J. Lemmon, And Rachel E. Vanetta .- 11. Labeling Theory And Joker: "Could You Introduce Me As Joker?": An Application Of Labeling Theory To Explain The Creation Of The Clown Prince Of Crime, Shon M. Reed And Breanna Boppre.- 12. Critical Criminology And Hunger Games: Critical Criminology & State Crime In The Hunger Games, Jared M. Hanneman.- 13. Radical Criminology And Star Wars: "I've Got A Bad Feeling About This": Star Wars And Radical Criminology, Andrew Wilczak.- 14. Life Course Theory And Romance: At The Movies: Representation Of Life-Course Criminology And Desistance In Romance Films, Lauren Humby.- 15. Hegemonic Masculinity And Game Of Thrones: "Never Forget Who You Are": Game Of Thrones's Ramsay Bolton, Hegemonic Masculinity, And Structured Action Theory , Jill A. Kehoe.- 16. Collective Efficacy Theory And Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Strong Communities And Neighborhoods: Collective Efficacy And Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Of Make Believe , Dana Winters And Kristopher Kell.
