1 Introduction - A Brief History of the Media Portrayal of Crime and Criminals

2 Applying Theoretical Perspectives on the Media to Crime

3 The Media and Moral Panics- Theories and Examples

4 The Media Portrayal of Criminals

5 The Media Portrayal of Victims

6 The Media and the Criminal Justice System

7 New Media Technology and Crime - Cybercrime

8 The Media, Punishment and Public Opinion

References

Index