Whiz Mob: A Correlation of the Technical Argot of Pickpockets with Their Behavior Pattern
Maurer, David W.
ISBN 10: 0742533514 ISBN 13: 9780742533516
Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1964
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Whiz Mob is David W. Maurer's classic study of the world of pickpockets. Similar to his best-known work, The Big Con, in Whiz Mob Maurer explains the colorful expressions and vivid words used by pickpockets and uses them to provide a window into the life and experiences of the professional criminal. Although he is quick to point out that he never had any actual experience on the racket, Maurer spent many years interviewing pickpockets and learning about their way of life. The result is a fascinating look at the work, lives, morals, and dangers of this element of the criminal subculture. Whiz Mob is essential reading for sociologists, linguists, and everyone interested in the mystery and intrigue of the criminal underworld.
About the Author: David W. Maurer was a well-known linguist and professor at the University of Louisville for many years. His other books include Kentucky Moonshine, an examination of the language of moonshiners, and The Big Con, which was the basis for the Academy Award winning movie, The Sting.
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Title: Whiz Mob: A Correlation of the Technical ...
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication Date: 1964
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good