Metal Scrappers and Thieves

Scavenging for Survival and Profit

Autori

• Benjamin F. Stickle

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Criminalistica
• Etnografia
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the subculture of scrappers and metal thieves, this study by Benjamin F. Stickle is grounded in extensive field research and firsthand interviews. It delves into the motivations behind metal theft, contrasting scrappers with thieves, and reveals their techniques and methods. By incorporating the offenders' own insights, Stickle not only sheds light on their practices but also discusses prevention strategies. The book challenges prevailing stereotypes and highlights broader policy implications related to metal theft.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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