"Whether you are drawn to this book because of an interest in media, social problems, or domestic violence, reading it will help you better understand the impact media stories have on our perceptions of social problems." That is how Nancy Berns introduces her book. It is a work that unabashedly examines not only domestic violence, but also the larger picture of how politics and processes shape our responses to social problems. Framing the Victim also distinguishes serious research from media, which promote entertainment, empowerment, and drama.
"Whether you are drawn to this book because of an interest in media, social problems, or domestic violence, reading it will help you better understand...
When it comes to the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even a national tragedy, we are often told we need OC closure.OCO But while some people do find closure for their pain and grief, many more feel closure does not exist and believe the notion only promises false hopes. Sociologist Nancy Berns explores these ideas and their ramifications in her timely book, a"Closure."
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When it comes to the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even a national tragedy, we are often told we need OC closure.OCO But while...
