Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 360 g
Reihe: What Everyone Needs To Know®
Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 360 g
Reihe: What Everyone Needs To Know®
ISBN: 978-0-19-976451-8
Verlag: OXFORD UNIV PR
In Drugs and Drug Policy, three noted authorities survey the subject with exceptional clarity, in this addition to the acclaimed series, What Everyone Needs to Know. They begin by, defining "drugs, " examining how they work in the brain, discussing the nature of addiction, and exploring the damage they do to users. The book moves on to policy, answering questions about legalization, the role of criminal prohibitions, and the relative legal tolerance for alcohol and tobacco. The authors then dissect the illicit trade, from street dealers to the flow of money to the effect of catching kingpins, and show the precise nature of the relationship between drugs and crime. They examine treatment, both its effectiveness and the role of public policy, and discuss the beneficial effects of some abusable substances. Finally they move outward to look at the role of drugs in our foreign policy, their relationship to terrorism, and the ugly politics that surround the issue.
Crisp, clear, and comprehensive, this is a handy and up-to-date overview of one of the most pressing topics in today's world.