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The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada

Edgar-André Montigny

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Description:Recent debate around the potential decriminalization of marijuana, along with a growing perception that illicit drug use is on the rise, has brought the role of the state in controlling intoxication to the forefront of public discussion. Until now, however, there has been little scholarly consideration of the legal and social regulation of drug use in Canada. In The Real Dope, Edgar-Andre Montigny brings together leading scholars from a diverse range of fields--including history, law, political science, criminology, and psychology--to examine the relationship between moral judgment and legal regulation. Highlights of this collection include rare glimpses into how LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy have historically been treated by authority figures. Other topics explored range from anti-smoking campaigns and addiction treatment to the relationship between ethnicity and liquor control. Readers will find intriguing links across arguments and disciplines, providing a much-needed foundation for meaningful discussion.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada. To get started finding The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 329

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1442661860

Description: Recent debate around the potential decriminalization of marijuana, along with a growing perception that illicit drug use is on the rise, has brought the role of the state in controlling intoxication to the forefront of public discussion. Until now, however, there has been little scholarly consideration of the legal and social regulation of drug use in Canada. In The Real Dope, Edgar-Andre Montigny brings together leading scholars from a diverse range of fields--including history, law, political science, criminology, and psychology--to examine the relationship between moral judgment and legal regulation. Highlights of this collection include rare glimpses into how LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy have historically been treated by authority figures. Other topics explored range from anti-smoking campaigns and addiction treatment to the relationship between ethnicity and liquor control. Readers will find intriguing links across arguments and disciplines, providing a much-needed foundation for meaningful discussion.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada. To get started finding The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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