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Tough on Crime : The Rise of Punitive Populism in Latin America /

"Crime and insecurity are top public policy concerns in Latin America. Political leaders offer tough-on-crime solutions that include increased policing and punishments, and decreased civilian oversight. These solutions, while apparently supported by public opinion, sit in opposition to both cri...

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Auteur principal: Bonner, Michelle D., 1972- (Auteur)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, 2019
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Table des matières:
  • Introduction. Media and the rise of punitive populism
  • Interpreting statistics on crime, insecurity, and police violence
  • The mass media's role in emotions and public opinion
  • Comparing media systems : Argentina and Chile
  • Journalists' preference for tough-on-crime sources
  • The rise of punitive voices from within the state
  • The rise of punitive voices from civil society.