crime in popular culture

Discusses the known sciences that can explain real and fictional murders in English history.

Describes crime and criminal investigation as they are viewed in American culture through the lens of mass media, television, and movies, and contrasts this with the everyday reality of forensic scientists and criminal investigators. Discusses the history of the forensic sciences and the rise of crime-in-entertainment.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how American popular culture is fascinated by crime and forensics based television programs and examines how that shapes the various media, movies, and the Internet.

Presents twenty essays on crime and criminals in American popular culture, discussing such topics as gangsters, the fascination with serial killers, and real crime portrayals in the media.