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Domestic abuse and sexual assault in popular culture / Laura L. Finley.
"Using historical and current examples from film, television, literature, advertisements, and music, this book reveals the ways that rape and abuse are typically presented--and misrepresented--and evaluates the impact of these depictions on consumers -- Addresses both positive and negative depictions of domestic abuse and sexual assault from recent popular culture, utilizing examples from film, television, literature, music, advertisements, and more -- Presents information that is ideal for undergraduate courses in gender studies, sociology, and psychology as well as communications and popular culture classes -- Utilizes the most current research on dating and domestic and sexual violence to clearly demonstrate the importance of how these issues and crimes are depicted in popular culture -- Provides a comprehensive appendix of additional resources that directs students in investigating the topic further"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781440837944
- ISBN: 1440837945
- ISBN: 1440837953
- ISBN: 9781440837951
- Physical Description: lii, 188 pages ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2016]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Beyond Stupid Sluts and Innocent Children: Describing Victims -- 2. Domestic Terrorists and Strangers in the Bushes: Describing Offenders -- 3. Tornados Meeting Volcanoes and Asking for It: Myths about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 4. Evil, Ill, or Controlling: Exploring Depictions of Criminological Theory -- 5. Calling the Cops and a Day in Court: Depictions of Criminal Justice Responses -- 6. Getting Over It or Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Victim and Other Responses -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Films, Documentaries, Popular Books, and Song Lyrics Featuring Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault -- Appendix B: Recommended Resources on Rape, Domestic Violence, and Popular Culture. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | P 96 .V52 U5 2016 | 30775305542871 | General Collection | Available | - |
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault in Popular Culture
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Table of Contents
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault in Popular Culture
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Series Foreword | p. ix | |
| Preface | p. xi | |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii | |
| Introduction | p. xix | |
| 1 | Beyond Stupid Sluts and Innocent Children: Describing Victims | p. 1 |
| 2 | Domestic Terrorists and Strangers in the Bushes: Describing Offenders | p. 39 |
| 3 | Tornados Meeting Volcanos and Asking for It: Myths about Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault | p. 67 |
| 4 | Evil, Ill, or Controlling: Exploring Depictions of Criminological Theory | p. 87 |
| 5 | Calling the Cops and a Day in Court: Depictions of Criminal Justice Responses | p. 105 |
| 6 | Getting over It or Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Victim and Other Responses | p. 119 |
| Conclusion | p. 143 | |
| Appendix A | Films, Documentaries, Songs, and Popular Books Featuring Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault | p. 155 |
| Appendix B | Recommended Resources on Rape, Domestic Abuse, and Popular Culture | p. 167 |
| Index | p. 183 |
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