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The steal : a cultural history of shoplifting / Rachel Shteir.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594202974
- ISBN: 9781594202971
- Physical Description: 256 pages ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-248) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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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| Subject: | Shoplifting > History. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | Social Sciences Shteir 2011 (Text) | 33892002458660 | Main Collection | Available | - | ||
| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | 364.162 S56 (Text) | 35178001258790 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
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.
