This book takes an in-depth look at the street practice of robbing drug dealers. It is divided into six chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of the drug dealer robbing phenomenon.
In chapter 1, the author begins by discussing his research methods. He explains that the purpose of the book is to uncover the dynamic relationships of factors involved in the drug robbing experience. He reviews relevant sociological research on the relationship of drugs and crime, and shows how the literature ties in with his present work. The author then addresses such issues as research methods, data collection, interviews, and the question of validity. He concludes with a brief outline of the book.
Chapter 2 examines the motivations of those who rob drug dealers. He begins by discussing the deepening cycle of material gain and drug dependency that fosters targeting drug dealers for robbery. He then examines other factors which increase the motivation to rob drug dealers, such as a decreased likelihood of sanctions, and the claim by many of his subjects that it was a moralistic action. The author concludes by discussing the relative impact of these and other motivators on drug robbers.
Chapter 3 examines how targets of drug robbers come to be selected. The author discusses the increased likelihood of drug robbery with regard to high dealer density and awareness of the victim's identity. He then discusses the practice of surveying target areas, and the opportunistic nature of many drug robberies. He concludes by discussing the importance of these factors in determining target selection.
Chapter 4 is concerned with the actual act of robbing a drug dealer. The author takes the reader into the mind of the robber, and goes step-by-step through the process of robbing drug dealers; the