Crimes of the Art World Contributor(s): Ph D., Thomas D. Bazley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313360472 ISBN-13: 9780313360473 Publisher: Praeger
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - True Crime - Social Science | Criminology - Law | Criminal Law - General |
Dewey: 364.162 |
LCCN: 2009044854 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" L (1.15 lbs) 244 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 232 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Forgeries, fakes, fencing, and felony theft--all are pervasive problems in the world of art, where the stakes are high, the networks wide, and the consequences profound. In recent years, suspicious acquisitions, unreliable provenances, and shady dealers have found their way into the headlines as museums and private collections have been confronted with everything from fake pieces to stolen antiquities to plain old theft and vandalism. Crimes of the Art World captures the full scope of this staggeringly lucrative field of criminal conduct, showing how its impact reaches well beyond the walls of the museum. Filled with fascinating stories of crime and greed, this revealing volume looks at case after case of thefts, forgeries, fakes, and illicit trafficking, as well as the political/religious victimization of art, white-collar art crime, and vandalism. The book examines each type of crime in terms of frequency, losses, and characteristics of victims and criminals. Concluding chapters focus on preventive measures, art crime investigation, and security issues. |
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