Critical Criminological Perspectives: Shaping the Police Television Drama

Colbran, M.

This unique book explores the social processes which shape fictional representations of police and crime in television dramas. Exploring ten leading British and European police dramas from the last twenty-five years, Colbran, a former scriptwriter, presents a revealing insight into police dramas, informed by media and criminological theory.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349462810

DOI: 10.1057/9781137334725

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 253