Through extensive and candid interviews, the authors of this ground-breaking work have studied burglars' decision-making processes within the context of their streetlife culture. In this volume they present their findings in the areas of motivation, target selection, methods of entering and searching a residence, and methods of selling stolen goods, concluding with a discussion of the theoretical implications of their research.
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"Richard Wright and Scott Decker . . . have made a milestone contribution to the understanding of residential burglary. . . If the enterprising spirit of this study were to be taken as a model for studying other forms of street crime, we would enjoy a major leap forward in criminological knowledge." --Contemporary Sociology
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Sobering view of burglar methods
April 6 2012
By Jim
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I bought this book on the recommendation from a defensive hand gun forum. It is a sobering look at how burglars choose, enter and pick items to steal. The researchers paid active criminals to discuss their methods and motivation. Most of the study subjects had never been arrested or served time for burglary. The authors discuss methodology of verifying and cross checking stories. The book reads like a research paper, not a novel. I believe I'm more likely to avoid attracting a burglar after reading this book. No offense, but I'd rather my neighbors get picked to be ripped off than my home. I now have more information to encourage thieves to walk on by.
Other great books about being safe are "In the Gravest Extreme" by Massad Ayoob, "Thank God I had a Gun" by Chris Bird and "The Concealed Handgun Manual" also by Chris Bird.
The most important thing I have learned from these books is individuals that are aware of the threats around them and are prepared to respond are the least likely to be targeted. Criminals want safe easy targets. It is not hard to avoid that defenseless clueless category if you understand the information from these books.
Other great books about being safe are "In the Gravest Extreme" by Massad Ayoob, "Thank God I had a Gun" by Chris Bird and "The Concealed Handgun Manual" also by Chris Bird.
The most important thing I have learned from these books is individuals that are aware of the threats around them and are prepared to respond are the least likely to be targeted. Criminals want safe easy targets. It is not hard to avoid that defenseless clueless category if you understand the information from these books.
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A timely investment
Nov 26 2011
By TJ
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Today with crime so ramped this book Burglars On The Job is a timely read. I use it as a reference book becaue you can share info with your neighbors.
It is a very informative book easy to read and apply some of the precautions.
It's a good book to always have around the house, I consider it a must for single females that live alone.
It is a very informative book easy to read and apply some of the precautions.
It's a good book to always have around the house, I consider it a must for single females that live alone.
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Sep 23 2009
By M. Kramer
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I remember reading this books years after the fact. It was very insightful and gave great ideas for protecting my home.
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