The Fence
In the Shadow of Two Worlds
Seiten
1986
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-8476-7494-7 (ISBN)
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-8476-7494-7 (ISBN)
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This book is based on the experiences of a dealer in stolen goods (alias 'Sam Goodman'), whose history serves as a model for understanding the role that fences play in today's society. In his straightforward and colorful analysis of underground life, Steffensmeier analyzes how a fence initiates and sustains relationships with thieves, customers, and other fences, how he sets and negotiates prices, the profits he enjoys, the skills required for his job, and the meaning and rewards of fencing. The author relates the circumstances leading to Sam's 'fall'--his eventual arrest and conviction for receiving stolen property. His field interviews are supplemented with court records and newspaper accounts, interviews of thieves and customers who had contact with Sam, several other fences, and law enforcement officials. In addition to documenting the lifestyle of a fascinating criminal life, the author shows how crime is intricately woven into the fabric of society, in which thieves and fences share many similarities in skills and behavior with those of legitimate businessmen.
Sociologists, criminologists, law enforcement officers, and public policy makers will find this book an enlightening and engaging portrayal of the criminal career.
Sociologists, criminologists, law enforcement officers, and public policy makers will find this book an enlightening and engaging portrayal of the criminal career.
Darrell J. Steffensmeier is professor of sociology at the Pennsylvania State University.
Chapter 1 1. Introduction. Sam Goodman Chapter 2 2. Sam's Place Among Fences Chapter 3 3. Getting Into Business Chapter 4 4. Setting of Sam's Business Chapter 5 5. Buying Stolen Goods Chapter 6 6. Sales and Profits Chapter 7 7. Covering and Corrupting Chapter 8 8. Making Contacts Chapter 9 9. Qualifications for Success Chapter 10 10. Sam Takes a Fall Chapter 11 11. Rewards of Fencing Chapter 12 12. Rationale: The Fence andSociety Chapter 13 13. In Perspective: The Making of a Fence Chapter 14 Appendix: Images of the Fence's Role in Property Theft Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.6.1986 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher |
| Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht | |
| Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8476-7494-0 / 0847674940 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8476-7494-7 / 9780847674947 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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