A Criminology Of Narrative Fiction

Description

Drawing on complex narratives across film, TV, novels and graphic novels, this authoritative critical analysis demonstrates the value of fictional narratives as a tool for understanding, explaining and reducing crime and social harm. McGregor establishes an original theory of the criminological value of fiction. Criminology has been reluctant to embrace fictional narratives as a tool for understanding, explaining and reducing crime and social harm. In this philosophical enquiry, McGregor uses examples from films, television, novels and graphic novels to demonstrate the extensive criminological potential of fiction around the world. Building on previous studies of non-fiction narratives, the book is the first to explore the ways criminological fiction provides knowledge of the causes of crime and social harm. For academics, practitioners and students, this is an engaging and thought-provoking critical analysis that establishes a bold new theory of criminological fiction.

Rafe McGregor is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Edge Hill University, prior to which he spent fifteen years in the police and the prison service.

"...crime genre has always had a special place in our culture and within the humanities. McGregor's book is an immensely insightful contribution to exploring, reaffirming and honoring its status and value." European Journal of Analytic Philosophy "A Criminology of Narrative Fiction is an enjoyable, interesting and focused text that will spark debate and discussion... It is a book worth reading." Crime, Media, Culture "McGregor's book is a refreshing take on the use of fiction within criminology... The book is thought-provoking and will cause readers, especially those who do not value fiction, to rethink their opinions." Philosophy in Review "There is a philosophical sensibility to how McGregor approaches his subject matter which is valuable and he shows how it is ultimately practical. This is a book worth reading and will spark thinking and reflection." Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books