Edwin H. Sutherland

The Professional Thief

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ISBN 13:: 9780226780511
author:: Edwin H. Sutherland
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University Of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1988
Pages:: 270
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
Condition:: New
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The Professional Thief by Chic Conwell offers a candid and insightful look at the world of professional crime. Written with the aid of expert analysis, this monograph provides a detailed examination of the private lives and professional habits of pickpockets, shoplifters, and conmen.

Conwell's account is a revealing sociological document that sheds light on the genesis, development, and patterns of criminal behavior. He shares his own experiences as a professional thief, detailing how he learned to steal, survive, succeed, and ultimately pay his debt to society.

This book brings into focus the essential psychological and sociological situations that beget and support professional crime, providing a unique perspective on the world of organised crime.

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