David Sausdal
Associate professor | Associate senior lecturer
On Police, Criminals, and the Anthropological Games They Play
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Summary, in English
Many crimes build on the ability to blend into the scenery of everyday life—to become part of people’s regular routines, but with clandestine intentions. “Criminals,” in other words, often have an impressive anthropological capability. They are not just good at stealing stuff or cheating people. To commit a crime, they must first have a detailed understanding of the way people behave and live. They must know not only different cultural codes and conduct but also, and especially, those of their potential victims…
Department/s
- Department of Sociology
Publishing year
2024
Language
English
Publication/Series
Anthropology News
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
American Anthropological Association
Topic
- Sociology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1556-3502