The politics of force : media and the construction of police brutality
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, [2000].
Physical Desc
xiv, 254 pages ; 24 cm
Status
Prescott College - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
P94.5.P64 L38 2000
1 available
P94.5.P64 L38 2000
1 available
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Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, [2000].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Lexile measure
1550
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-240) and index.
Description
Lawrence extensively analyzes more than 500 incidents of police use-of-force covered by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times from 1981 to 1991. The incidents include but are not limited to those defined as "police brutality". Lawrence reveals the structural and cultural forces that both shape the news and allow police to define most use-of-force incidents, which occur in far greater numbers than are reported, she says. Lawrence explores the dilemma of obtaining critical media perspectives on policing policies. She examines the factors that made the coverage of the Rodney King beating so significant, particularly after the incident was captured on video. At the same time, she shows how an extraordinary news event involving the police can become a vehicle for marginalized social groups to gain entrance into the media arena.
Target Audience
1550 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1550L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lawrence, R. G. (2000). The politics of force: media and the construction of police brutality . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lawrence, Regina G., 1961-. 2000. The Politics of Force: Media and the Construction of Police Brutality. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lawrence, Regina G., 1961-. The Politics of Force: Media and the Construction of Police Brutality University of California Press, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lawrence, Regina G. The Politics of Force: Media and the Construction of Police Brutality University of California Press, 2000.
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