Whiz Mob

A Correlation of the Technical Argot of Pickpockets with Their Behavior Pattern

Häftad, Engelska, 1964

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Beskrivning

Whiz Mob is David W. Maurer's classic study of the world of pickpockets. Similar to his best-known work, The Big Con, in Whiz Mob Maurer explains the colorful expressions and vivid words used by pickpockets and uses them to provide a window into the life and experiences of the professional criminal. Although he is quick to point out that he never had any actual experience on the racket, Maurer spent many years interviewing pickpockets and learning about their way of life. The result is a fascinating look at the work, lives, morals, and dangers of this element of the criminal subculture. Whiz Mob is essential reading for sociologists, linguists, and everyone interested in the mystery and intrigue of the criminal underworld.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1964-06-01
Mått:142 x 215 x 18 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:222
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780742533516

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David W. Maurer was a well-known linguist and professor at the University of Louisville for many years. His other books include Kentucky Moonshine, an examination of the language of moonshiners, and The Big Con, which was the basis for the Academy Award winning movie, The Sting.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 The Nature of Professional CrimeChapter 3 The Pickpocket and Legitimate SocietyChapter 4 The Place of the Pickpocket in the UnderworldChapter 5 Usage Levels of the PickpocketChapter 6 The Act of TheftChapter 7 Different Types of MobsChapter 8 The MarkChapter 9 Money and ValuablesChapter 10 The Thief and the LawChapter 11 Skills and TrainingChapter 12 Places to WorkChapter 13 Ethics and MoralsChapter 14 The Word-Finder List