Drugs in Britain
Supply, Consumption and Control
Published on 15. November 2006
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-4039-3697-4 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on well-respected authors in the field, this textbook is at the cutting edge of current debates about illicit drug use. Comprehensive and straightforward, it examines the major theoretical questions, themes and policy debates. Contains study exercises to highlight important points to students.
Reviews / Votes
'Drugs in Britain is a useful and accessible introduction to an important policy area, and one that does exactly what it says on the tin.' - David Bowes, Thames View (Thames Valley Police) 'This book, specifically aimed at an undergraduate audience, attempts to discuss some of the contradictions and controversies surrounding illegal drug use in Britain. Each chapter contains advice on further readings and there are study questions which students and practitioners may find useful. Most of the chapters are individually fascinating...' - Richard H. Kimberlee, Youth & Policy ...good introductory reading for researchers new to the field, and...also of use to policy makers in the drug, social justice and health fields." Edwin van Teijlingen, University of AberdeenMore details
Edition
2006
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
493 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-3697-4 (9781403936974)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-12445-6
Schweitzer Classification
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Book
11/2006
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Persons
MARK SIMPSON is Principal Lecturer in Criminology and Subject Group Leader of Criminology, Sociology and Youth Studies at the University of Teesside, UK. His research has focused around the areas of drug use, youth crime, and drug and criminal careers.
TRACY SHILDRICK is Lecturer in Sociology/Youth Studies at the University of Teesside, UK. She has published a number of articles which explore young people, youth culture and illicit drugs.
ROBERT MACDONALD is Professor in Sociology at the University of Teesside, UK. He has researched and published extensively around young people, young adults and social and economic change. He is the co-author of Disconnected Youth? - Growing up in Britain's Poor Neighbourhoods.
TRACY SHILDRICK is Lecturer in Sociology/Youth Studies at the University of Teesside, UK. She has published a number of articles which explore young people, youth culture and illicit drugs.
ROBERT MACDONALD is Professor in Sociology at the University of Teesside, UK. He has researched and published extensively around young people, young adults and social and economic change. He is the co-author of Disconnected Youth? - Growing up in Britain's Poor Neighbourhoods.
Content
Introduction; T.Shildrick, M.Simpson & R.MacDonald.- Trends in the Prevalence of Illicit Drug Use in Britain;
R.Newcombe.- 'See Emily Play': Youth Culture, Recreational Drug Use and Normalization; S.Blackman.- The Hardest Drug? Trends in Heroin Use in Britain; T.Seddon.- Drug Markets and Dealing: From Street Dealer to Mr. Big; G.Pearson.- Drugs and Crime: Exploring the Links;
T.McSweeney, M.Hough & P.Turnbull.- The Police and Drugs; C.Crowther-Dowey.- Drugs Education; A.McInnes & A.Barrett.- Drugs Treatment;
C.Webster.- Drugs in Britain: Discussion and Conclusions; R.MacDonald, T. Shildrick & M.Simpson.