1 Introduction - A Brief History of the Media Portrayal of Crime and Criminals 1
2 Applying Theoretical Perspectives on the Media to Crime 14
3 The Media and Moral Panics- Theories and Examples 40
4 The Media Portrayal of Criminals 68
5 The Media Portrayal of Victims 101
6 The Media and the Criminal Justice System 128
7 New Media Technology and Crime - Cybercrime 154
8 The Media, Punishment and Public Opinion 181
References 191
Index 197