Moral Panics by Kenneth Thompson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Moral Panics by Kenneth Thompson With the increasing number of moral panics in recent years triggered by incidents such as the Bulger case and the spread of AIDS, this book examines their wider significance particularly in terms of the functioning of the mass media. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is widely acknowledged that this is the age of the moral panic. Newspaper headlines continually warn of some new danger resulting from moral laxity, and television programmes echo the theme with sensational documentaries. This concise guide presents and compares the various different approaches that have been adopted in studies of moral panics and integrates concepts such as risk which have been developed in related fields. With the increasing number of moral panics in recent years triggered by incidents such as the Bulger case and the spread of AIDS, this book examines their wider significance particularly in terms of the functioning of the mass media. In this book, Kenneth Thompson traces the developments in moral panic studies and also re-introduces some of the initial broader relevance of this field by treating moral panics not simply as separate episodes but in relation to systems of representation and regulation, and as symptoms of wider social and cultural tensions. Back Cover 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. Author Biography Kenneth Thompson is Professor of Sociology at the Open University. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Why the Panic? — The Topicality of the Concept of Moral Panics; Chapter 2 The Classic Moral Panic—Mods and Rockers; Chapter 3 Moral Panics about Youth; Chapter 4 Moral Panic about Mugging; Chapter 5 Moral Panics about Sex and Aids; Chapter 6 Family, Children and Violence; Chapter 7 Female Violence and Girl Gangs; Chapter 8 Moral Panics about Sex on the Screen; Conclusion; Details ISBN0415119766 Author Kenneth Thompson Short Title MORAL PANICS Language English ISBN-10 0415119766 ISBN-13 9780415119764 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1998 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1937 Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415119764 UK Release Date 1998-03-12 AU Release Date 1998-03-12 NZ Release Date 1998-03-12 Pages 176 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Key Ideas Publication Date 1998-03-12 Alternative 9780415119771 DEWEY 302.17 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134410824;

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