Explores the increase in shoplifting through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and examines the use of detective services, surveillance equipment, and the judicial system in an attempt to address the problem.
Traces the history of the polygraph, discussing how the creation of the lie detector impacted the American criminal justice system, the military, and society throughout the twentieth century.
Explores how paid and unsolicited testimonials have been used to sell products throughout history and explains why it has become so popular in recent years.
