An edition of The steal
(2011)
The steal
a cultural history of shoplifting
by Rachel Shteir
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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.
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Shoplifting, History, New York Times reviewed| Edition | Availability |
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The steal: a cultural history of shoplifting
2012, Penguin Group USA
in English
014312112X 9780143121121
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The steal: a cultural history of shoplifting
2011, Penguin Press
in English
1594202974 9781594202971
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Table of Contents
Theft and punishment
Kleptos and reformers
Abbie Hoffman meets the Chinese handcuffs
Robin Hoods 2.0
Among shoplifters
Hot products
Boosters
The thrill of the steal
The rise and fall of shoplifting celebrity
The shoplifting addict
To catch a thief
The future of LP
The disease is incurable
Shame.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-248) and index.
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