Making sense of ultra-realism : contemporary criminological theory through the lens of popular culture

Making Sense of Ultra-Realism offers readers a unique insight into one of the most significant theoretical advances in 21st century criminology. Drawing upon popular films and television series, including Game of Thrones, Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fight Club and more, each chapter tackles...

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Main Authors Kotzé, Justin (Author), Lloyd, Anthony (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022.
SeriesEmerald points.
Subjects
Criminology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781801171717
DOI10.1108/9781801171694
Physical Description1 online resource (140 pages).

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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Simon Winlow
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. What is ultra-realism?
  • Chapter 3. Transcendental materialism and avengers
  • Chapter 4. Pseudo-pacification, special liberty and pirates of the Caribbean
  • Chapter 5. Fetishistic disavowal and game of thrones
  • Chapter 6. Enlightened catastrophism and inferno
  • Chapter 7. Consumer culture, desire and lack in fight club
  • Chapter 8. Violence, trauma and ray donovan
  • Chapter 9. Putting ultra-realism to work
  • Chapter 10. Conclusion.

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