Crime Films of the 1970s: Contemporary Perspectives
By (Author) David A. Mackey
Edited by Eric S. See
Edited by Sarah A. See
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Academic
22nd January 2026
United Kingdom
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Hardback
272
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
The 1970s was a pivotal era for crime and criminal justice films in the United States. Many films produced during this period provocatively captured the tumultuous spirit of the era, while also shaping cinematic representations in the decades that followed. This edited volume offers a captivating exploration of the intricate connections between these films and the administration and social perceptions and attitudes toward justice, marginalized individuals, and the complexities of the criminal justice system.
David A. Mackey is professor of Criminal Justice at Plymouth State University.
Eric S. See is professor and division head of criminal justice and military science at Methodist University.
Sarah A. See is assistant professor in the division of criminal justice and military science at Methodist University.