Drugs in Society, Sixth Edition: Causes, Concepts and Control - Softcover

Lyman, Michael D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1437744508 ISBN 13: 9781437744507

Publisher: Anderson, 2010

Synopsis

This work focuses on the many critical areas of America?s drug problem, providing a foundation for rational decision making within this complex and multidisciplinary field. Broken into three sections: Understanding the Problem, Gangs and Drugs, and Fighting Back, topics covered include the business of drugs and the role of organized crime in the drug trade, drug legalization and decriminalization, legal and law enforcement strategies, an analysis of the socialization process of drug use and abuse, and a historical discussion of drug abuse that puts the contemporary drug problem into perspective.

• Thoughtful analysis of the diverse perspectives on dealing with the impact of drug use and drug trafficking on American society
• A close look at the growing influence of Mexican cartels on the drug-trafficking landscape and the impact of their activity in and around the U.S. border
• Text is supplemented with photos, charts, critical thinking tasks, learning objectives, key terms, and discussion questions
• Appendices cover drug scheduling and federal trafficking penalties

About this title

About the Author:

Michael D. Lyman is a Professor of Criminal Justice in the Criminal Justice and Human Services Department at Columbia College of Missouri. In addition to being a teaching faculty member, he serves as the Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program and Director of the Forensic Science Program. He is designated as an expert in police procedure in more than 30 states and frequently testifies as an expert witness in criminal cases.

About this edition

• Publisher: Anderson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1437744508
• ISBN 13: 9781437744507
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 552