Drugs in American Society - Softcover

Goode, Erich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0078111544 ISBN 13: 9780078111549

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2011

Synopsis

Drugs in American Society is a sociological introduction to the use of psychoactive substances in the United States that takes the focus of attention on drug use out of the lab and into the street. Throughout the book, personal accounts tell the stories of drug use and the impact that it has on the lives of users. The book also contrasts the image of drugs in society, particularly in the news media, and the reality of drug use itself.

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Drugs in American Society An introduction to the use of psychoactive substances in the US that takes the focus of attention on drug use out of the lab and into the street. It tells the stories of drug use and the impact that it has on the lives of users. It contrasts the image of drugs in society, particularly in the news media, and the reality of drug use itself. Full description

From the Publisher

New Boxes: New boxes highlight the myths and realities of drug use and abuse, exploring such topics as marijuana as medicine, crack babies, and the CIA and drugs.
New Topic Coverage: Several new sections have been included in this edition, providing in-depth discussion of drug panics, "gendering" drug use, and social class differences in use and abuse.
New Web Appendix: This new listing provides a useful starting point for students interested in learning more about drug use and abuse by exploring relevant web sites.
Compelling Personal Accounts: First-hand testimony from users of speed, alcohol, Valium, LSD, marijuana, and heroin, paint a vivid picture for students.
Sound Sociological Approach: Goode makes a clear distinction between "essentialism" - looking at the drug phenomenon as a thing in itself - and "constructionism" - looking at the drug phenomenon as a social construct and how it is regarded and dealt with as a social problem.
Unique Theory Chapter: The only text devoting an entire chapter to "Theories of Drug Use."
Balanced Presentation: Goode provides objective, pro and con accounts of such hot topics as treatment, education, rehabilitation, and legalization.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0078111544
• ISBN 13: 9780078111549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528