Critical readings : moral panics and the media / Moral panics and the media edited by Chas Critcher. - Maidenhead [England] : Open University Press, 2006. - xix, 329 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Issues in cultural and media studies .

Collection of previously published (1973-2005) articles, essays, etc.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Models -- Part II Cases -- Part III Themes -- Part IV Issues.

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Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects.
Mass media--Social aspects.
Mass media and public opinion.
Moral conditions--Public opinion.
Social problems--Press coverage.
Social problems--Public opinion.
Moral panics.

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