{"product_id":"making-sense-of-ultra-realism-contemporary-criminological-theory-through-the-lens-of-popular-culture-hardcover","title":"Making Sense of Ultra-Realism: Contemporary Criminological Theory Through the Lens of Popular Culture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin Kotzé\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnthony Lloyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Sense of Ultra-Realism\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones, Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fight Club \u003c\/em\u003eand more, each chapter tackles a particular aspect of ultra-realism. By connecting visual texts to theoretical ideas, the authors help to contextualise and clarify core elements of the ultra-realist school of thought, providing a theoretically rich yet accessible introduction to the topic. Often wrongly viewed as opaque and impenetrable, this concise text demonstrates that ultra-realism is anything but that.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear and accessible manner, and supported by valuable student insights, this book is ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time. This timely addition to a cutting-edge field is undoubtedly a 'must read' on the reading lists of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as a helpful resource for experienced academics in the fields of criminology, social policy, politics, psychology, philosophy, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin Kotzé\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Teesside University, UK. Kotzé's research interests are wide-ranging and he has published work on social harm; violence; the consumption of steroids; and the commodification of abstinence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Lloyd\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor in Criminology and Sociology at Teesside University, UK. Lloyd's research interests primarily focus on work and labour markets and include investigation of urban sociology and migration - particularly blending analysis of the workplace with emerging theoretical frameworks around critical criminology and social harm to understand experiences of low-paid, insecure and flexible forms of labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47481800491186,"sku":"9781801171700","price":111.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8d5e0f6ee4a37c34f2e1b29b3e0293f9.webp?v=1779246458","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/making-sense-of-ultra-realism-contemporary-criminological-theory-through-the-lens-of-popular-culture-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}