The steal : a cultural history of shoplifting / Rachel Shteir.
| Author/creator | Shteir, Rachel, 1964- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Penguin Press, 2011. |
| Description | 256 pages ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Cultural history of shoplifting |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-248) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010047842 |
| ISBN | 9781594202971 |
| ISBN | 1594202974 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6648 .S58 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |