Fixing drugs : the politics of drug prohibition / Sue Pryce.

  • Pryce, Sue, 1947-
Date:
2012
  • Books

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Description

"In this unique and engaging book, Sue Pryce tackles the major issues surrounding drug policy. Why do governments persist with prohibition policies, despite their proven inefficacy? Why are some drugs criminalized, and some not? And why does society care about drug use at all? Pryce guides us through drug policy around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

Houndmills, Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

Physical description

xx, 173 pages ; 22 cm

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Contents

Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- Why are Drugs a Problem for States? -- Why is there a Drug Problem at all? -- How do States Prohibit Drugs? -- What are the Unintended Consequences of Drug Prohibition? -- Why Persist with a Failed Policy? -- Is the Attempt to Prohibit Drugs Coming to an End? -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    HV5801 2012P75f
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780230359710
  • 023035971X
  • 9780230359703
  • 0230359701