Drug Use and Social Change: The Distortion of History by M. Shiner (English) Har

Description: Drug Use and Social Change by M. Shiner This book locates the rise of illicit drug use within the historical development of late industrial society and challenges the prevailing view. Highlighting key areas of continuity and the on-going value of classic criminological theory, it is argued that recent trends do not constitute the radical departure that is often supposed. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book locates the rise of illicit drug use within the historical development of late industrial society and challenges the prevailing view. Highlighting key areas of continuity and the on-going value of classic criminological theory, it is argued that recent trends do not constitute the radical departure that is often supposed. Notes This book locates the rise of illicit drug use within the historical development of late industrial society and challenges the prevailing view Author Biography MICHAEL SHINER is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Criminology at the London School of Economics, UK. His main areas of interest are young people, drugs and alcohol and he is co-author of Teenage Kicks? Young People and Alcohol and Dealing with Disaffection: Young People, Mentoring and Social Inclusion (both with Tim Newburn). Table of Contents List of figures and tables Acknowledgements Introduction The Sociology of Drug Use A Social Classification of Drug Use The Folk Devil Next Door Lifestyle, Consumption and Subterranean Play Just a Phase? Drug Use and Social Change Bibliography Review Since the 1990s, drug researchers have debated the extent to which youthful drug use reflected a new democratization of drug use. Michael Shiners book will allow us to accurately assess this debate. It is a comprehensive and intellectual study of contemporary drug using patterns. While not denying new developments in drug consumption, Shiner cogently argues that continuity is also apparent. He provides us with an invaluable history of the present and reminds us of the importance of the work of our theoretical predecessors, whose insights into drug use are still valuable.- Geoffrey Hunt, Senior Scientist, Institute for Scientific Analysis, San Francisco, USAShiner provides a lively and thoughtful reminder of the history of social drug use and sociological insights and a valuable pointer to the research questions we face today.- Nigel South, Professor of Sociology, University of Essex, UK Long Description This book provides a fresh, challenging perspective on one of the most talked about, but least understood, issues of our time. Using Britain as Description for Bookstore This book locates the rise of illicit drug use within the historical development of late industrial society and challenges the prevailing view Details ISBN0230222722 Short Title DRUG USE & SOCIAL CHANGE Language English ISBN-10 0230222722 ISBN-13 9780230222724 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 238 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle The Distortion of History Country of Publication United Kingdom Place of Publication Basingstoke UK Release Date 2009-06-25 AU Release Date 2009-06-25 NZ Release Date 2009-06-25 Author M. Shiner Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Publication Date 2009-06-25 Alternative 9781349308323 DEWEY 362.2930941 Illustrations 8 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 238 p. 8 illus. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97219780;

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