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Book Synopsis: ‘Richly documented and convincingly presented’ – New Society
Mods and Rockers, skinheads, video nasties, designer drugs, bogus asylum seeks and hoodies. Every era has its own moral panics. It was Stanley Cohen’s classic account, first published in the early 1970s and regularly revised, that brought the term ‘moral panic’ into widespread discussion. It is an outstanding investigation of the way in which the media and often those in a position of political power define a condition, or group, as a threat to societal values and interests. Fanned by screaming media headlines, Cohen brilliantly demonstrates how this leads to such groups being marginalised and vilified in the popular imagination, inhibiting rational debate about solutions to the social problems such groups represent. Furthermore, he argues that moral panics go even further by identifying the very fault lines of power in society.
Full of sharp insight and analysis, Folk Devils and Moral Panics is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand this powerful and enduring phenomenon. Professor Stanley Cohen is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics. He received the Sellin-Glueck Award of the American Society of Criminology (1985) and is on the Board of the International Council on Human Rights. He is a member of the British Academy.
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Looking for a thought-provoking read that will challenge your perception of societal values? Look no further than 'Folk Devils and Moral Panics (Routledge Classics)'. This groundbreaking book, written by Professor Stanley Cohen, takes you on a journey through the history of moral panics, from Mods and Rockers to hoodies and bogus asylum seekers.
In this extensively researched and compellingly presented work, Professor Cohen sheds light on the role of media and those in power in defining groups or conditions as threats to society. Through sensationalized headlines, these groups are unfairly stigmatized and alienated from rational discourse on addressing the social problems they represent.
By delving into these moral panics, 'Folk Devils and Moral Panics' goes beyond surface-level analysis and exposes the underlying power dynamics within society. Prepare to be enlightened as Professor Cohen dissects the fault lines of power that shape our perceptions and treatment of marginalized groups.
If you're someone who craves intellectual stimulation and wants to gain a deeper understanding of this enduring sociological phenomenon, then 'Folk Devils and Moral Panics' is a must-read. It's no wonder that this book has received widespread acclaim and is considered an essential resource for anyone interested in the complexities of societal issues.
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