Boxman

About the Book

From stealing bikes at the age of ten to cracking safes in banks and supermarkets, Harry King's life was lived in the criminal underworld. His understanding and insights into this world give us unique insights into the making of a professional thief and the world he inhabits.

About the Author

William J. Chambliss is a writer and Professor of Sociology at the George Washington University. He is past president of the American Society of Criminology and the Society for the Study of Social Problems. His awards for writing include the Sutherland and the Lifetime Achievement Award.