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Lädt ... Whiz Mob: A Correlation of the Technical Argot of Pickpockets with Their Behavior Patternvon David W. Maurer
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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. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The title page tells us that Whiz Mob is "A correlation of the technical argot of pickpockets with their behavior pattern." My copy was published by the American Dialect Society in November 1955. At that time my husband and I worked at Williams & Wilkins, Waverly Press, a firm now defunct. He did the copy editing and I proofread parts of this book. Fast forward to 2013: it is quoted in a 1-7-13 New Yorker article.
It will be interesting to read the book and article side-by-side, I think.