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A brief explanation of a few of the differences between a television and real-life detective.

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Differences between a television and real-life detective are briefly delineated.

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As you examine some basic differences between television portrayals of detectives and real-life ones, please note that television detectives seem to be highly romanticized and often overly masculinized in many cases.

Setting is another difference since many shows expose a light-hearted, jovial, casual atmosphere where donut eating and flirting with secretaries prevails. However, real life ...

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