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Legalising Drugs
Philip Bean
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Description for Legalising Drugs
Paperback. Government policy has steadfastly been set against drug legalisation, but critics have argued that the policy is unsustainable. This book explores the debates surrounding legalisation of drugs and examines the alternatives and their implications for individuals and society. It is intended for students and academics in criminology and sociology. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 122 x 10. Weight in Grams: 158.
Government policy has steadfastly been against drug legalisation, but increasingly critics have argued that this is unsustainable. This book is a timely examination of the issues this raises. Numerous suggestions have been offered. Some seek complete legalisation, others a more modified form, yet still others want an increasing commitment to harm reduction policies. Philip Bean examines the implications of these proposals for individuals, especially juveniles, and for society, when set against crime reduction claims. He concludes with the necessary questions a rational drug policy must answer. The book will be essential reading for students and academics in criminology, sociology and social ... Read more
Government policy has steadfastly been against drug legalisation, but increasingly critics have argued that this is unsustainable. This book is a timely examination of the issues this raises. Numerous suggestions have been offered. Some seek complete legalisation, others a more modified form, yet still others want an increasing commitment to harm reduction policies. Philip Bean examines the implications of these proposals for individuals, especially juveniles, and for society, when set against crime reduction claims. He concludes with the necessary questions a rational drug policy must answer. The book will be essential reading for students and academics in criminology, sociology and social ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
157g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847423757
SKU
V9781847423757
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Ref
99-50
About Philip Bean
Philip Bean is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Loughborough University and a former director of the Midlands Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice. He is the author/editor of numerous books and articles, mainly in the fields of drugs and crime and mental disorder and crime. He has held visiting professorships in Canada, the US and Australia and was, ... Read more
Reviews for Legalising Drugs
"There is much food for thought in this small book, easily readable on the train, bus or plane for we must address this problem". Sally Ramage in the Criminal Lawyer "An excellent book for specialist and non-specialist alike. Fantastic and thought provoking review of policy and how each choice of whether legalisation or prohibition has its wider implications." 5 star ... Read more