Television and the Fear of Crime (I.B.A.Television Research Monograph)
by Barrie Gunter
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This monograph presents new research findings from Britain and worldwide, to discuss the relationship between television and crime. Different types of risk from crime are distinguished: does television make people more afriad of crime or do fearful people stay indoors and watch more television? The report concludes that television does not have the powerful, across-the-board influence on perceptions of crime.Members
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Barrie Gunter is Professor of Mass Communication, Department of Media and Communication, University of Leicester. His research interests are in the psychological effects of the mass media, particularly in areas such as violent and sexual behaviour, health and consumerism. His most recent books include the co-authored Alcohol Advertising and Young show more People's Drinking and the forthcoming Celebrity Capital: Assessing the Value of Fame. show less
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- 302.2345 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Mass Communication & Media Communication Media (Means of communication) Motion pictures, radio, television Television
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- HM258 — Social sciences Sociology (General) Sociology These are obsolete numbers no longer used
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