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Acknowledgements
This would not have been possible without the invaluable support, encouragement and sustaining assistance of Alison Dundes Renteln, Ph.D., chairperson extraordinaire. She is the ray of light that streamed through the dark clouds. My thanks to Dr. Renteln and the other members of my committee, Janelle Wong, Ph.D. and Chester Newland, Ph.D., I am in your debt. Thanks also to the librarians at USC, especially Dr. Robert Labaree, Ms. Kim Esser and Ms. Roseanne Krikorian, for your assistance in finding the obscure. A special thank you, also, to my friends and colleagues at Long Beach City College for your words of wisdom and encouragement.
Personally, I must acknowledge the everlasting love and support of my father, William L. Pellegrini - all accomplishments trace back to you. To my precious girls, Gabby and Summer, for all the things we didn’t do, for your patience and your constant presence; you are my life. To my dog-walking companions, for the escapist conversation and camaraderie, thanks for the treats. To the guide dog puppy raisers of CNI puppies, who show every day what it means to have true heart and soul, and to practice selfless kindness and generosity. The world is a better place with you in it.
Finally, to my brother, the Bro, while you will never read this, I thank you for all your support. For watching over my shoulder and laughing, cajoling and
Object Description
| Title | An argument for the criminal hoax |
| Author | Pellegrini, Laura A. |
| Author email | user1963@yahoo.com; teachpolsci@yahoo.com |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Document type | Dissertation |
| Degree program | Political Science |
| School | College of Letters, Arts and Sciences |
| Date defended/completed | 2008-08-20 |
| Date submitted | 2008 |
| Restricted until | Unrestricted |
| Date published | 2008-10-13 |
| Advisor (committee chair) | Renteln, Alison Dundes |
| Advisor (committee member) |
Wong, Janelle S. Newland, Chester A. |
| Abstract | Hoaxes are part of the fabric of history. While many provide humor and lighthearted joy, the criminal hoax does not. To date, researchers have included aspects of the criminal hoax in larger academic works. This is an original typology that sets forth the criminal hoax as a distinct part of the larger field of law and public policy. This work provides newly created definitions including four distinct categories of hoaxes: the monetary hoax, the attention getter hoax, the hate crime hoax and the racial hoax. It further illustrates these types with actual detailed accounts of hoaxes and provides insights to each one. It makes policy recommendations concerning the four categories of needs: 1. legislative action, 2. a nationwide statistical database of hoax events, 3. media involvement, and 4. law enforcement training and action to deal with criminal hoaxes. Finally, it recommends further research to identify the causes and motivations of vipers. The ultimate goal of this project is to find ways to eliminate criminal hoaxes. |
| Keyword | criminal hoax; hoax categories |
| Language | English |
| Part of collection | University of Southern California dissertations and theses |
| Publisher (of the original version) | University of Southern California |
| Place of publication (of the original version) | Los Angeles, California |
| Publisher (of the digital version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
| Provenance | Electronically uploaded by the author |
| Type | texts |
| Legacy record ID | usctheses-m1659 |
| Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
| Rights | Pellegrini, Laura A. |
| Repository name | Libraries, University of Southern California |
| Repository address | Los Angeles, California |
| Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
| Filename | etd-Pellegrini-2397 |
| Archival file | uscthesesreloadpub_Volume26/etd-Pellegrini-2397.pdf |
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| Title | Page 3 |
| Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
| Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
| Full text | iii Acknowledgements This would not have been possible without the invaluable support, encouragement and sustaining assistance of Alison Dundes Renteln, Ph.D., chairperson extraordinaire. She is the ray of light that streamed through the dark clouds. My thanks to Dr. Renteln and the other members of my committee, Janelle Wong, Ph.D. and Chester Newland, Ph.D., I am in your debt. Thanks also to the librarians at USC, especially Dr. Robert Labaree, Ms. Kim Esser and Ms. Roseanne Krikorian, for your assistance in finding the obscure. A special thank you, also, to my friends and colleagues at Long Beach City College for your words of wisdom and encouragement. Personally, I must acknowledge the everlasting love and support of my father, William L. Pellegrini - all accomplishments trace back to you. To my precious girls, Gabby and Summer, for all the things we didn’t do, for your patience and your constant presence; you are my life. To my dog-walking companions, for the escapist conversation and camaraderie, thanks for the treats. To the guide dog puppy raisers of CNI puppies, who show every day what it means to have true heart and soul, and to practice selfless kindness and generosity. The world is a better place with you in it. Finally, to my brother, the Bro, while you will never read this, I thank you for all your support. For watching over my shoulder and laughing, cajoling and |
