The City Tests The Detective

Professor Schmid reveals how the city is often portrayed as more than merely a backdrop, but rather as a character, as m... (more)

Professor Schmid reveals how the city is often portrayed as more than merely a backdrop, but rather as a character, as much so as the detective, sidekick, or criminal. Chaos, noise, pollution, crowds, danger, traffic - each of these traits associated with urban areas do more than set a scene: they can have an impact on getting the information vital to solving the case. (less)