Author: Weitzer Ronald Kubrin Charis
Publisher: Routledge Ltd
ISSN: 0741-8825
Source: Justice Quarterly, Vol.21, Iss.3, 2004-09, pp. : 497-520
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Abstract
Many Americans report that they are fearful of crime. One frequently cited source of this fear is the mass media. The media, and local television news in particular, often report on incidents of crime, and do so in a selective and sometimes sensational manner. This paper examines the role of the media in shaping crime fears, in conjunction with both demographic factors and local crime conditions. Unlike most previous research in this area, which typically focuses on only one medium, the present study examines the effects of several—local and national television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet. The findings address four theoretical perspectives on the relationship among the media, real-world conditions, and fear of crime.
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