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Drugs and the American Dream: An Anthology
Patricia A. Adler
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Description for Drugs and the American Dream: An Anthology
Paperback. Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the U.S. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, the book addresses topics such as the origins and evolution of drug use in the U.S. Editor(s): Adler, Patricia A.; Adler, Peter; O'Brien, Patrick K. Num Pages: 456 pages, charts. BIC Classification: JH; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 774.
Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of chiefly contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the United States.
Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of chiefly contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the United States.
- Unique approach to the topic that offers an organizing theme of sociological concepts-age, social class, ethnicity, gender, as well as societal response to drug use including drug education, treatment, and policy.
- The book is interdisciplinary in terms of approach, making it useful in a variety of contexts.
- Includes a wide array of ethnographic articles that place reader directly into the perspectives of drug users through their own voices
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- Offers a balanced approach to various substances-tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs.
- Provides students with a realistic perspective on the extent of substance use in American society as well as a critical appreciation of the real versus imagined harms associated with use of various substances.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470670279
SKU
V9780470670279
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About Patricia A. Adler
Patricia A. Adler is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her areas of interest are deviant behavior, social psychology, and qualitative methods. Her classic book, Wheeling and Dealing (1993), was one of the first explorations of upper-level drug dealers and smugglers. Peter Adler is Professor of Sociology at the University of Denver. His areas of interest ... Read more
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