The Sociology of American Drug Use - Softcover

Faupel,Charles; Horowitz,Alan; Weaver,Greg; Faupel, Charles; Horowitz, Alan; Weaver, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072406836 ISBN 13: 9780072406832

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2003

Synopsis

Most texts that are written in the area of drug use are written either from a counseling/psychology or physiology/pharmacology point of view, and do not attempt to deal extensively with the social context of drug use in American society. The organization of The Sociology of American Drug Use mainstreams the text for sociology and criminology programs, and at the same time provides a broader sociological perspective on drug use. Much of this material comes Faupel’s own research experience among street heroin addicts on the east coast. Throughout several of the chapters there is an “ethnographer’s perspective” on the specific issues addressed, while at the same time maintaining a focus on the basics in this substantive field.e field.

About this title

About the Author:

Leslie Alan Horvitz (New York, NY) is the author of several books, including Frontiers of Science. He is a frequent contributor to the Washington Times, and Science Times.

Review:

"I believe this to be the most comprehensive, sensible, and thorough treatment of the sociology of drugs in America. Compared to its major competitors, this book is far more sociological, much better at keeping up with current trends, and addresses what I feel are the most important topics in the field. I am a fan of this book and most certainly will be one of the first adopters of the second edition."--Peter Adler, University of Denver

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0072406836
• ISBN 13: 9780072406832
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552