Incorporating American Contemporary Crime Fiction into Criminology Studies: Examining the intersection of Crime Fiction and Criminology

Abstract

This paper examines the possible benefits and challenges of incorporating American contemporary crime fiction into criminology studies and curriculum. The main aim is to examine how crime fiction can be used as a useful instrument for criminologists to gain profound viewpoints into complexities of illegal behaviour, the functioning of the criminal justice system, and social issues. The paper has provided commendations for effectively integrating crime fiction into criminology education via exploring the interconnection of crime fiction and criminology. The study starts by offering a comprehensive background and validation for the research, accentuating the relevance of this topic in the field of criminology. The paper aims are then outlined, concentrating on investigating the possible benefits and challenges of integrating crime fiction into criminology education and curriculum. To achieve this, a detailed literature review is conducted, which composes an overview of American contemporary crime fiction, the role of crime fiction in society, and the present approaches to integrating crime fiction in criminology studies. This review is a basis for comprehending the theoretical and practical implications of incorporating crime fiction into criminology education and curriculum. To achieve this, a detailed literature review is conducted, which composes an overview of American contemporary crime fiction, the role of crime fiction in society, and the present approaches to integrating crime fiction in criminology studies. This review is a basis for comprehending the theoretical and practical implications of incorporating crime fiction into criminology education. Moreover, the paper employs two crime fiction novels 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch and 'Black Dhalia' by James Ellroy. These crime fiction novels considerably align with various topics covered in criminology program and examine numerous themes encompass criminal psychology, law implementation strategies, and social issues connected to crime. Furthermore, the paper has emphasized the role of crime fiction in society. Crime fiction reflects social issues, illuminating the darker factors of human nature and the nature and the repercussions of criminal activities. Likewise, it offers a platform for examining ethical dillemas, psychological motivations behind criminal behaviours, and moral questions.