1. Write a 300 word critique of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings as a construction of predatory criminality. Discuss your perspective from one of the criminological theories of crime discussed in the chapter: rational choice.

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2. Discuss in 300 words the video game, Grand Theft Auto as a construction of a copycat crime. Explain the research findings and possible linkage(s) between two competing hypotheses: one suggesting the cathartic effect and the second is the stimulating effect. In your opinion, which hypothesis best supports copycat crimes?

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3. In 300 words Come up with additional differences between media police and real police beyond the categories mentioned by David Perlmutter.

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4. In 300 words discuss the statement media trials provide the media with readymade narratives for entertainment vehicles in the form of movie scripts, episodes for weekly crime and law dramas, and content for infotainment talk shows, books, and other commercial spinoffs. Also, why is it important that media (all forms) be understood as a collection of for profit businesses?”

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5. In 300 words What is the social construction of the corrections encounter when  Lindsey Lohan or other celebrities receive infotainment treatment when sentenced to jail? How might the video, "Pay-To-Stay JailsLinks to an external site.", receive infotainment treatment?

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6. in 300 words Discuss the phenomena of the surveillance effect as it relates to new media technology. Based on your response, what are your reasonable expectations of privacy? What are your reasonable expectations concerning the distribution of your personal information?

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7. In 300 words After viewing "Inside the Mind of Edward Snowden" what is your response to the media's portrayal of U.S. Surveillance Programs in the social construction of terrorism and justice policies? In your opinion, how has new media influenced/hindered criminal justice policy development and ideology?

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8. In 300 words Compare and contrast legacy media and new media. Give an example of new media and the possible effects it can have on criminality and victimization. Remember that your post must be at least 300 words and you are required to respond to a classmate with at least a 150 word response.

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9. In 300 words Summarize what you have learned about crime, justice and the media and the likely impact of new media on crime and justice in the 21st century.

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