Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
John Atlas and Peter Dreier Respond. |
| Source: |
Dissent (0012-3846). Summer2008, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p86-88. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Inner city crime, Stereotypes on television, African Americans & mass media, Economic conditions in cities & towns, Television programs |
| Geographic Terms: |
Baltimore (Md.), Maryland |
| Reviews & Products: |
Wire, The (TV program) |
| Abstract: |
In this article the authors respond to criticism of the critique they voiced of the television program "The Wire." Both the pro- and con- articles are published elsewhere in this issue of the magazine. In this response the authors defend their contention that "The Wire" offered a depiction of Baltimore, Maryland, where the program is set, that is at odds with reality. While praising aspects of the show that accurately illustrate the struggles of inner city populations, the authors fault "The Wire" for confirming African American stereotypes and for a failure to address solutions to urban problems. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
