Thompson, Kenneth, 1937-

Moral panics / Kenneth Thompson. - London ; New York : Routledge, c1998. - ix, 157 p. ; 21 cm. - Key ideas .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-148) and indexes.

Preface - 1. 'Why the panic?' - The topicality of the concept of moral panics - 2. The classic moral panic - mods and rockers - 3. Moral panics about youth - 4. Moral panic about mugging - 5. Moral panics cbout sex and AIDS - 6. Family, children and violence - 7. Female violence and girl gangs - 8. Moral panics about sex on the screen - Conclusion - References - Name index - Subject index.

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Deviant behavior--Public opinion.
Deviant behavior in mass media.
Social problems--Public opinion.
Social problems in mass media.
Moral conditions.
Hysteria (Social psychology)

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