Publication

2004-08-02 - Peter Lang Publishing

Language

English

Word Count

68,250 words, Guess

Page Count

273 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003006821
  • Goodreads2007886

Classifications

  • LCCPN1995.9.J8 A85 2004

Description

"This book explores the interface between law and popular culture, two subjects of enormous current importance and influence. Exploring how they affect each other, each chapter discusses a legally themed film or television show, such as Philadelphia or Dead Man Walking, and treats it as both a cultural and a legal text, illustrating how popular culture both constructs our perceptions of law, and changes the way that players in the legal system behave. Written without theoretical jargon, Law and Popular Culture: A Course Book is intended for use in undergraduate or graduate courses and can be taught by anyone who enjoys pop culture and is interested in law."--Jacket.

Description

"This book explores the interface between law and popular culture, two subjects of enormous current importance and influence. Exploring how they affect each other, each chapter discusses a legally themed film or television show, such as Philadelphia or Dead Man Walking, and treats it as both a cultural and a legal text, illustrating how popular culture both constructs our perceptions of law, and changes the way that players in the legal system behave. Written without theoretical jargon, Law and Popular Culture: A Course Book is intended for use in undergraduate or graduate courses and can be taught by anyone who enjoys pop culture and is interested in law."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Law and Popular Culture: A Course Book (Politics, Media, and Popular Culture)PaperbackPeter Lang Publishing2004-08-02

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