The fascination with crime - Audio

Whether it's literature, television or film, crime has always been a popular genre with wide-appeal; but why is this source of fear such a fascinating subject to us? This four track audio album strives to answer this question through interviews with key figures such as criminologists and crime authors, with members of the general public also offering their definitions of crime. This material forms part of The Open University course T214 Understanding systems: making sense of complexity.

Episodes

The fascination with crime

October 7, 2009 • 48 secs

An introduction to this album.

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October 7, 2009

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The notion of crime

October 7, 2009 • 2 mins

Open University criminology lecturer Louise Westmarland shares her interest and knowledge of criminology, justice and crime.

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October 7, 2009

Transcript -- Open University criminology lecturer Louise Westmarland shares her interest and knowledge of criminology, justice and crime.

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Crime fiction versus crime reality

October 7, 2009 • 6 mins

Why are we so obsessed with crime fiction? Two novelists of the genre offer us an insight and explore the link between reality and fiction.

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October 7, 2009

Transcript -- Why are we so obsessed with crime fiction? Two novelists of the genre offer us an insight and explore the link between reality and fiction.

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Social attitudes towards crime

October 7, 2009 • 10 mins

This track looks at peoples attitudes towards crime and begins to explore definitions of crime, with contributions from the general public.

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October 7, 2009

Transcript -- This track looks at peoples attitudes towards crime and begins to explore definitions of crime, with contributions from the general public.

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The criminal justice system

October 7, 2009 • 8 mins

Is there a moral basis for our legal system? Criminologist Louise Westmarland attempts to answer this question. Criminal psychologist Oliver James looks at the link between upbringing, class and crime.

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October 7, 2009

Transcript -- Is there a moral basis for our legal system? Criminologist Louise Westmarland attempts to answer this question. Criminal psychologist Oliver James looks at the link between upbringing, class and crime.

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The fascination with crime - Audio

Episodes

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The notion of crime

Transcript -- The notion of crime

Crime fiction versus crime reality

Transcript -- Crime fiction versus crime reality

Social attitudes towards crime

Transcript -- Social attitudes towards crime

The criminal justice system

Transcript -- The criminal justice system

Popular Podcasts

The fascination with crime

Transcript -- The fascination with crime