The Steal: A Cultural History of Shoplifting by Rachel Shteir

The Steal: A Cultural History of Shoplifting

Rachel Shteir

272 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

nonfiction history psychology true crime challenging informative slow-paced
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A history of shoplifting, revealing the roots of our modern dilemma. Rachel Shteir's The Steal is the first serious study of shoplifting, tracking the fascinating history of this ancient crime. Dismissed by academia and the mainstream media and ...

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