shoplifting. Here the response in the retail industry is described followed
by the legal system's response. Deterrence as well as prevention strat-
egies are critically reviewed here. The final chapter presents the reader
with a succinct overview of the author's work.

Klemke presents a careful and insightful update to the pioneering
work of Cameron. This effort alone has provided a valuable monograph.
More importantly, Klemke's analysis and research into the phenomenon
of shoplifting has resulted in a "deviance vulnerability-shoplifting at-
traction" theoretical framework, which he presents in preliminary form
for the reader. The development of this preliminary construct will un-
doubtedly stimulate further research into the theory of shoplifting.

As Series Editor, my original expectation for this monograph has been
greatly exceeded. I sincerely hope readers of this work will recognize
the value of Lloyd Klemke's efforts to the field of criminology, crime
control, and the sociology of deviance.

Steven A. Egger
Series Editor

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