
Beware of Dog
How Media Portrays the Aggressive Canine
Melissa Crawley(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 14. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-4766-8524-3 (ISBN)
Description
For many of us, the only way we meet "dangerous" dogs is through news reports about vicious attacks, and films and TV shows that feature out-of-control versions of man's best friend. But there's more to the Bad Dog's story than sensational headlines and movie beasts. A deeper look at these representations reveals a villain much closer to home.
This book takes the reader on a rich journey through depictions of violent dogs in popular media. It explores how press accounts and screen stories transform canines into bloodthirsty hunters, rabies-infested strays, ferocious fighters, rogue law enforcement partners and diabolical pets, all adding up to a frightening picture of our usually beloved companions. But, when media tells the dangerous dog's story, it is often with a deep connection to the person on the other end of the leash.
This book takes the reader on a rich journey through depictions of violent dogs in popular media. It explores how press accounts and screen stories transform canines into bloodthirsty hunters, rabies-infested strays, ferocious fighters, rogue law enforcement partners and diabolical pets, all adding up to a frightening picture of our usually beloved companions. But, when media tells the dangerous dog's story, it is often with a deep connection to the person on the other end of the leash.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
19 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
349 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-8524-3 (9781476685243)
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Persons
Melissa Crawley has a Ph.D. in media studies and is the author of two books on television and popular culture. She is a member of the Television Critics Association and writes the syndicated newspaper column "Stay Tuned." She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Beginnings
Chapter One.?Dangerous Dogs
Chapter Two.?Urban
Chapter Three.?Working
Chapter Four.?Screen
Endings
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Beginnings
Chapter One.?Dangerous Dogs
Chapter Two.?Urban
Chapter Three.?Working
Chapter Four.?Screen
Endings
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index