Legalising Drugs: Debates and Dilemmas

ISBN-13: 9781847423757 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 168 str.

Philip Bean

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Introduction; Prohibition, economic liberalism and legal moralism; Harm reduction, medicalisation and decriminalisation; Legalisation and crime; The special problem of juveniles; The community, the personal and the commercial; Some concluding thoughts.