Whiz Mob(English, Paperback, Maurer David W.)

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Whiz Mob(English, Paperback, Maurer David W.) is written by Maurer David W. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0742533514 (ISBN 10) and 9780742533516 (ISBN 13).

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.