The steal
Subtitle: a cultural history of shoplifting
By: Rachel Shteir
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780143121121
Subjects: Shoplifting; History
Other titles: Cultural history of shoplifting
Description: A history of shoplifting assesses its cultural and economic significance, tracing its rise with the onset of department stores, its pathology, and its role as a symbol of anti-establishment sentiments and hyper-consumerism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-248) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part 1: Shoplifting In History:; title: Theft and punishment; title: Kleptos and reformers; title: Abbie Hoffman meets the Chinese handcuffs; title: Robin Hoods 2_0; title: Part 2: Dimensions:; title: Among shoplifters; title: Hot products; title: Boosters; title: Thrill of the steal; title: Rise and fall of shoplifting celebrity; title: Shoplifting addict; title: Part 4: Remedies:; title: To catch a thief; title: Future of LP; title: Disease is incurable; title: Shame.