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)

With a combination of field experience and criminological research, this book gives insight to the news and drama programming that shapes the way viewers perceive crime and the formation of 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.