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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Format: | Électronique eBook |
Langue: | Inglés |
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Pittsburgh, Pa. :
University of Pittsburgh Press,
2019
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Accès en ligne: | Texto completo |
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.