| Drugs, Society and Criminal Justice Contributor(s): Levinthal, Charles F. (Author), Lovins, Lori Brusman (Author) |
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ISBN: 0135180031 ISBN-13: 9780135180037 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $177.32 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Jurisprudence - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - General |
| Dewey: 362.290 |
| LCCN: 2018041679 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (1.65 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For courses in drugs and alcohol in criminal justice. The social impact of drug abuse, through a criminal justice lens Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to drug-taking behavior and its impact on the criminal justice system. Building on sociological theory, the authors explore the social problems associated with drug abuse, a range of drug-control policies and their enactment, and the complex relationship between drug- taking behavior and crime. The 5th edition has been extensively updated, with a brand-new Part II focused on criminal justice topics related to drug abuse and drug law. This edition also includes chapter-level reorganizations throughout the text and updated features prompting discussion, assignments, and deeper comprehension. |
