In the past decade or so, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of television dramas that revolve around the world of crime and justice. The popularity of shows such as CSI, Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street suggest that the television audience has a growing appetite for the portrayal of criminal justice in their mediated experiences.
Check out the following links in order to compare your own experiences with the portrayal of crime on television with those of the mass media.
How Television Crime Shows are affecting Audiences
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Law & Order
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