Substance Abuse in America by James A Swartz
This book provides a comprehensive overview of drug policy in the United States from the early 1900s through the present day, providing historical and social context through the telling of the colorful and often tragic stories of the events and individuals throughout this period.-
Capital Punishment
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The Politics of Sexuality
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Endangered Species
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Attacks on the American Press
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U.S. Election Campaigns
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U.S. Foreign Policy
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White-Collar and Corporate Crime
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Civil Liberties and the State
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Culture Wars in America
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Islamism
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Cyber Warfare
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Arab-Israeli Conflict
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9/11 and the War on Terror
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Free Speech and Censorship
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Poverty in the United States
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Immigration
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Abortion
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Water Rights and the Environment in the United States
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Animal Rights and Welfare
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Evolution and Creationism
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Modern Slavery
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The Iraq War
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Gun Control
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Afghanistan War
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Vaccination and Its Critics
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Victims' Rights
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Homelessness
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The Patriot Act
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Modern Genocide
Rarely is a book as useful for advanced researchers as for undergraduates, but Substance Abuse in America is such a book. . . The well-written introduction concisely summarizes early laws; Prohibition; the role of the nation's first drug czar, Harry Anslinger; the beginnings of the misuse of prescription drugs; and current problems. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *
This volume will appeal to a wide range of users, both those searching for historical documents on U.S. substance abuse as well as the more popular and controversial topics today of America's current drug policies and was on drugs. Undergraduates or those interested in an overview of the history of this ongoing debate may find this compilation useful. * ARBA *
Read cover-to-cover, this presents a panoramic view of America's response to drugs and drug addiction. * Booklist *
This volume will appeal to a wide range of users, both those searching for historical documents on U.S. substance abuse as well as the more popular and controversial topics today of America's current drug policies and was on drugs. Undergraduates or those interested in an overview of the history of this ongoing debate may find this compilation useful. * ARBA *
Read cover-to-cover, this presents a panoramic view of America's response to drugs and drug addiction. * Booklist *
James A. Swartz, PhD, is associate professor in the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313353765 |
| ISBN 10 | 031335376X |
| Title | Substance Abuse in America |
| Author | James A Swartz |
| Series | Documentary And Reference Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2012-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 364 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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