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Andean Thievery

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CONTRIBUTORS:
  Author Gade, Daniel W. (University of Vermont)
JOURNAL:
  South American Explorer, -(52), 21 - 26.
YEAR: 1998
PUB TYPE: Journal Article
SUBJECT(S): Stealing as an art in the Andean countries
DISCIPLINE: Sociology
HTTP: www.sacredearth.com
LANGUAGE: English
PUB ID: 103-385-520 (Last edited on 2003/01/22 13:13:21 US/Mountain)
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ABSTRACT:
This popular article for travelers discusses situations in which people get ripped off in the street, on public transportation or in markets in the countries of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. It also fits Colombia. It provides a lexicon of terms. It offers advice on the kinds of tricks perpetrated on unsuspecting travelers to extract their valuables. It mentions cities where this happens alot. It also tries to understand why this happens so frequently in the Andes and how to deal with it when it does happen to you.
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