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Chapter 1: Introduction

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

List the foundations for understanding media in society where the crime-media nexus is the focus.
Explain key theories used to understand the role and function of media institutions, and considers why it is stories about crime are overrepresented.
Examine research that seeks to comprehend the nature and extent of news media reporting and fictional representations of crime.
Describe the nature and role of media in society and how it can inform us of the effects crime news and dramatizations.
Explain the diversity of media in contemporary society.

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CJ 102 80 - Crime in America

Week 1 [unit]