Folklore: Maps and Territories: Modern Urban Legends of Stolen Debris

Folklore: Maps and Territories: Modern Urban Legends of Stolen Debris

"Modern urban legends," concerned with the theft of dead objects are discussed. The element of trickery that occurs knowing that the thief stole a worthless object reaffirms the conviction that crime doesn't pay.

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Veröffentlicht in:Etc. 1990-07, Vol.47 (2), p.198
1. Verfasser: Bynum, Joyce
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Folklore
Theft
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Zusammenfassung:"Modern urban legends," concerned with the theft of dead objects are discussed. The element of trickery that occurs knowing that the thief stole a worthless object reaffirms the conviction that crime doesn't pay.
ISSN:0014-164X
2168-9245