Moral Panics

It is widely acknowledged that this is the age of moral panics. From the Bulger case to mad cow disease, newspaper headlines continually warn of some new danger and television programmes echo the theme with sensational docmenturies.This concise survey will help student trace the development of ideas...

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Main Author: Thompson, Kenneth
Format: eBook Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge 1998
Taylor and Francis
Taylor & Francis Group
Edition:1
Series:Key Ideas
Subjects:
Deviant behavior > Public opinion
Deviant behavior in mass media
Hysteria (Social psychology)
Media & Film Studies
Moral conditions
Moral panics
Panic
Public opinion
Social problems > Public opinion
Social problems in mass media
Sociological aspects
Sociology & Social Policy
Signification Spiral
Independent Woman
independent
Secretary Of State
entrepreneurs
hall
video
Vice Versa
Polly Toynbee
Bulger Murder
Female Violence
Young Men
Tv Campaign
commission
Birmingham CCCS
ESRC Research Project
British Household Panel Study
Broadcasting Authorities
television
Video Nasties
Total Female Prison Population
spiral
St Mary's Hospital
Sex Attacker
Moral Panics
West Germany
Moral Campaigner
Key News Values
Girl Gangs
Tv Studio
Broadcasting Standards Council
stuart
Violent Tv
nasties
signification
ISBN:0415119774, 9780415119771, 0415119766, 9780415119764
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Summary:It is widely acknowledged that this is the age of moral panics. From the Bulger case to mad cow disease, newspaper headlines continually warn of some new danger and television programmes echo the theme with sensational docmenturies.This concise survey will help student trace the development of ideas of moral panic and to analyse how changing public perceptions are shaped and reflected through the media over time. Using examples drawn from:* club culture and raves* mugging* sex and AIDS* children, violence and the family.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415119774
9780415119771
0415119766
9780415119764
DOI:10.4324/9780203980903