Illicit Drug Policies, Trafficking, and Use the World Over (Global Perspectives on Social Issues) [Hardcover]

Caterina Gouvis Roman (Author), Heather Ahn-Redding (Author), Rita J. Simon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2005 | ISBN-10: 0739109987 | ISBN-13: 978-0739109984

Have the nations of the world begun to converge with respect to drug policy? Which countries have remained apart from the international dialogue? Which have taken steps to forge new, more liberal policies stressing education, treatment, and alternative community-based intervention? Focusing specifically on cannabis, cocaine, and heroin, Illicit Drug Policies, Trafficking, and Use the World Over presents a brief history and analysis of the current laws and policies regarding illicit drugs—widely considered to be a growing international health threat—in twenty five different countries. With its wide breadth of data and analysis, this volume will be valuable for both scholars and students of this seemingly intractable social, legal, and political problem.

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About the Author

Caterina G. Roman is principal investigator in the Justice Department of The Urban Institute.
Heather Ahn-Redding is assistant professor of criminal justice at High Point University.
Rita J. Simon is professor in the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law at American University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 258 pages
• Publisher: Lexington Books (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739109987
• ISBN-13: 978-0739109984
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,579,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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