Violence in the media and its influence on criminal defense

"A look at media violence and its possible influence on viewers, this book examines how the "media made me do it" defense has affected today's courtrooms. Highly publicized cases, that used media influence as part of their defense, are discussed in detail. Other topics include th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cooper, Cynthia A. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland & Co c 2007
In:Year: 2007
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 9 E 1203
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Keywords:
Defense (Criminal procedure)
Kontrolle > Massenmedien > Gewaltdarstellung
Mass Media > Influence
Massenmedien > Strafverteidigung > Gewaltdarstellung
Violence in mass media
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Summary:"A look at media violence and its possible influence on viewers, this book examines how the "media made me do it" defense has affected today's courtrooms. Highly publicized cases, that used media influence as part of their defense, are discussed in detail. Other topics include the creation and maintenance of rating systems, parental involvement and ultimate responsibility"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 191 - 202) and index
Physical Description:V, 205 S. Ill. 23 cm
ISBN:0786429518
9780786429516