FILMS, LITERATURE AND CRIMES OF VIOLENCE

• NCJ Number: 29361
• Journal: Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 7 Issue: 4 Dated: (JUNE 1975) Pages: 149-156
• Author(s): P ADAMS
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 8 pages
• Corporate Author: Australian Acad of Forensic Sciences
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: Australia

Annotation

DISCUSSION OF THE INTER-RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MEDIA AND VIOLENCE, FOCUSING ON AN ANALYSIS OF THE FILM 'A CLOCKWORK ORANGE'.

Abstract

THE AUTHOR MAKES THE POINT THAT MASS MEDIA TEND TO OVER DRAMATIZE THE CURRENT SITUATION IN REGARD TO INDIVIDUAL CRIMINAL ACTS AND VIOLENT SOCIAL UPHEAVAL.