Why read Transnational Art Crime?

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How does transnational crime interact with legal companies andgovernments? Are legal actors primarily victimized by transnationalcriminals or are the two connected by collaborative relationships? Andhow are these crimes often transformed into legitimate activities?This book seeks to answer these and related questions. Its main topicis the translational illicit art and antiquities…

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1 author picked Transnational Art Crime as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Noah Charney

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When I first started out, there were very few books ever written about the study of art crime. Tijhuis was one of the few authorities, approaching it from a criminological perspective. This is a really strong academic survey of the phenomenon, perfect for those interested in the intersection of criminology and art.

From Noah's list on The best books on art crime: theft, looting, and forgery.