Crack and the Evolution of Anti-Drug Policy Contributor(s): Belenko, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313280304 ISBN-13: 9780313280306 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1993 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - General - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
Dewey: 362.298 |
LCCN: 93009312 |
Lexile Measure: 1530 |
Series: Contributions in Criminology and Penology |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.06 lbs) 216 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An authority on anti-drug policy and crack since it became a popular street drug in the mid-1980s, Belenko traces the development of America's policy response in the context of changes in policy that were underway when crack first appeared. He summarizes the state of our knowledge about crack, its pharmacological properties, its use and effects on health and behavior, and its distribution. Moreover, he makes recommendations about policies to deal with the next drug epidemic. This empirical analysis and public policy study is intended for teachers, graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in drug control and treatment, criminal justice law enforcement, and in public administration. |