Crime in Tv, the News, and Film: Misconceptions, Mischaracterizations, and Misinformation - Paperback

by Beth E. Adubato (Author), Nicole M. Sachs (Author), Donald F. Fizzinoglia (Author)

Crime in TV, the News, and Film provides a fresh look at the interplay between criminal events and the media outlets that cover them. The authors' diverse backgrounds-- a criminologist researcher, a documentarian and media professor, a police officer, and a criminologist who is a former TV reporter-- allow for frank discussion. Combining field experience with criminological research, the book gives insight to the everyday media operations that can produce most people's views on crime and profoundly influence public opinion-- public opinion that often frames public policy.

Author Biography

Beth E. Adubato is associate professor of criminal justice at Saint Peter's University and a former television journalist.
Nicole M. Sachs is a criminal justice researcher and adjunct professor of criminal justice.
Donald F. Fizzinoglia is professor of communication arts at the NY Institute of Technology and an independent filmmaker.
John M. Swiderski is a police officer.