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Portrait David Brehm Sausdal. Photo: Johan Persson.

David Sausdal

Associate professor | Associate senior lecturer

Portrait David Brehm Sausdal. Photo: Johan Persson.

On Police, Criminals, and the Anthropological Games They Play

Author

  • David Sausdal

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

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

American Anthropological Association

Topic

  • Sociology

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1556-3502