The media and public perceptions of criminal justice policy issues: An analysis of Bowling for Columbine and gun control

Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 77-95

  Robbers, Monica L P ^a  

^a MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 24144456247     PISSN: 10708286     EISSN: 10708286     Source Type: Journal    
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