Encyclopedia of Drug Policy

Encyclopedia of Drug Policy
ISBN-10
145226628X
ISBN-13
9781452266282
Category
Political Science
Pages
1008
Language
English
Published
2011-01-12
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Mark A. R. Kleiman, James E. Hawdon

Description

Request a free 30-day online trial to this title at www.sagepub.com/freetrial! Spanning two volumes of approximately 450 entries in an A-to-Z format, this encyclopedia explores the controversial drug war through the lens of varied disciplines. A full spectrum of articles explains topics from Colombian cartels and Mexican kingpins to television reportage; from "just say no" advertising to heroin production; and from narco-terrorism to more than $500 billion in U.S. government expenditures. Key Themes- Cases- Conferences and Conventions- Countries (Affecting U.S. Drug Policy)- Drug Trade and Trafficking- Laws and Policies- Organizations and Agencies- People-Presidential Administrations- Treatment and Addiction- Types of Drugs

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