Transforming The War On Drugs

Author : Annette Idler,Juan Carlos Garzón Vergara
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780197644195

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Transforming the War on Drugs by Annette Idler,Juan Carlos Garzón Vergara Pdf

The war on drugs has failed, but consensus in the international drug policy debate on the way forward is missing. Amidst this moment of uncertainty, militarized lenses on the global illicit drug problem continue to neglect the complexity of the causes and consequences that this war is intended to defend or defeat. Challenging conventional thinking in defense and security sectors, Transforming the War on Drugs constitutes the first comprehensive and systematic effort to theoretically, conceptually, and empirically investigate the impacts of the war on drugs. The contributors trace the consequences of the war on drugs across vulnerable regions, including South America and Central America, West Africa, the Middle East and the Golden Crescent, the Golden Triangle, and Russia. It demonstrates that these consequences are 'glocal'. The war's local impacts on human rights, security, development, and public health are interdependent with transnational illicit flows. The book further reveals how these impacts have influenced the positions of governments across these regions, with significant ramifications for the international drug control regime. Crucially, it shows that, at a time when global order is in flux, critically evaluating the regime's securitization through the war on drugs provides key insights into other global governance realms.

Author : Annette Idler,Garzón Vergara Garzón
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Drug control
ISBN : 0197643981

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Transforming the War on Drugs by Annette Idler,Garzón Vergara Garzón Pdf

Author : James H. Creechan
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816540914

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Drug Wars and Covert Netherworlds by James H. Creechan Pdf

Drug Wars and Covert Netherworlds describes the history of Mexican narco cartels and their regional and organizational trajectories and differences. Covering more than five decades, sociologist James H. Creechan unravels a web of government dependence, legitimate enterprises, and covert connections.

Author : Guillermo Trejo,Sandra Ley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108841740

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Votes, Drugs, and Violence by Guillermo Trejo,Sandra Ley Pdf

When widespread state-criminal collusion persists in transitions from autocracy to democracy, electoral competition becomes a catalyst of large-scale criminal violence.

Author : Stephen Rolles,Transform Drug Policy Foundation (UK),Craig McClure
Publisher : John Donald
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : 0955642817

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After the War on Drugs by Stephen Rolles,Transform Drug Policy Foundation (UK),Craig McClure Pdf

Author : Johann Hari
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781620408926

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Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari Pdf

The New York Times Bestseller What if everything you think you know about addiction is wrong? Johann Hari's journey into the heart of the war on drugs led him to ask this question--and to write the book that gave rise to his viral TED talk, viewed more than 62 million times, and inspired the feature film The United States vs. Billie Holiday and the documentary series The Fix. One of Johann Hari's earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not being able to. As he grew older, he realized he had addiction in his family. Confused, not knowing what to do, he set out and traveled over 30,000 miles over three years to discover what really causes addiction--and what really solves it. He uncovered a range of remarkable human stories--of how the war on drugs began with Billie Holiday, the great jazz singer, being stalked and killed by a racist policeman; of the scientist who discovered the surprising key to addiction; and of the countries that ended their own war on drugs--with extraordinary results. Chasing the Scream is the story of a life-changing journey that transformed the addiction debate internationally--and showed the world that the opposite of addiction is connection.

Author : P. E. Caquet
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789145595

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Opium’s Orphans by P. E. Caquet Pdf

Upending all we know about the war on drugs, a history of the anti-narcotics movement’s origins, evolution, and questionable effectiveness. Opium’s Orphans is the first full history of drug prohibition and the “war on drugs.” A no-holds-barred but balanced account, it shows that drug suppression was born of historical accident, not rational design. The war on drugs did not originate in Europe or the United States, and even less with President Nixon, but in China. Two Opium Wars followed by Western attempts to atone for them gave birth to an anti-narcotics order that has come to span the globe. But has the war on drugs succeeded? As opioid deaths and cartel violence run rampant, contestation becomes more vocal, and marijuana is slated for legalization, Opium's Orphans proposes that it is time to go back to the drawing board.

Author : Dirk Chase Eldredge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015045696997

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Ending the War on Drugs by Dirk Chase Eldredge Pdf

The author, a conservative Republican, examines why America is losing the war on drugs--and makes a case for controlled legalization. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Coletta Youngers,Eileen Rosin
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1588262545

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Drugs and Democracy in Latin America by Coletta Youngers,Eileen Rosin Pdf

While the U.S. has failed to reduce the supply of cocaine and heroin entering its borders, it has, however, succeeded in generating widespread, often profoundly damaging, consequences on democracy and human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Author : Susan C. Boyd,Connie I. Carter,Donald MacPherson
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19T00:00:00Z
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781552668627

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More Harm Than Good by Susan C. Boyd,Connie I. Carter,Donald MacPherson Pdf

In More Harm Than Good, Carter, Boyd and MacPherson take a critical look at the current state of Canadian drug policy and raise key questions about the effects of Canada’s increasing involvement in and commitment to the “war on drugs.” A primer on Canadian drug policy, the analysis in More Harm Than Good is shaped by critical sociology and feminist perspectives on drugs and incorporates insights not only from individuals who are on the front lines of drug policy in Canada — treatment and service workers — but also from those who live with the consequences of that policy on a daily basis — people who use criminalized drugs. Finally, the authors propose realistic alternatives to today’s failed policy approach. “Your book really expanded thinking and understanding and had a big influence on students critical and reflective thought. Readings sparked rich conversations about their own hopes and wishes for the field, broader social and political responses and the impact on youth and families affected by substances.” - Stephanie McCune, University of Victoria Please note: an error occurred with the printing of this book, and one of the sidebars was not printed. It is available to download here. We sincerely apologize for this oversight.

Author : J. Martin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137399052

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Drugs on the Dark Net by J. Martin Pdf

This study explores the rapidly expanding world of online illicit drug trading. Since the fall of the infamous Silk Road, a new generation of cryptomarkets can be found thriving on the dark net. Martin explores how these websites defy powerful law enforcement agencies and represent the new digital front in the 'war on drugs'.

Author : Benjamin T. Smith
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781324006565

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The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade by Benjamin T. Smith Pdf

A myth-busting, 100-year history of the Mexican drug trade that reveals how an industry founded by farmers and village healers became dominated by cartels and kingpins. The Mexican drug trade has inspired prejudiced narratives of a war between north and south, white and brown; between noble cops and vicious kingpins, corrupt politicians and powerful cartels. In this first comprehensive history of the trade, historian Benjamin T. Smith tells the real story of how and why this one-peaceful industry turned violent. He uncovers its origins and explains how this illicit business essentially built modern Mexico, affecting everything from agriculture to medicine to economics—and the country’s all-important relationship with the United States. Drawing on unprecedented archival research; leaked DEA, Mexican law enforcement, and cartel documents; and dozens of harrowing interviews, Smith tells a thrilling story brimming with vivid characters—from Ignacia “La Nacha” Jasso, “queen pin” of Ciudad Juárez, to Dr. Leopoldo Salazar Viniegra, the crusading physician who argued that marijuana was harmless and tried to decriminalize morphine, to Harry Anslinger, the Machiavellian founder of the American Federal Bureau of Narcotics, who drummed up racist drug panics to increase his budget. Smith also profiles everyday agricultural workers, whose stories reveal both the economic benefits and the human cost of the trade. The Dope contains many surprising conclusions about drug use and the failure of drug enforcement, all backed by new research and data. Smith explains the complicated dynamics that drive the current drug war violence, probes the U.S.-backed policies that have inflamed the carnage, and explores corruption on both sides of the border. A dark morality tale about the American hunger for intoxication and the necessities of human survival, The Dope is essential for understanding the violence in the drug war and how decades-old myths shape Mexico in the American imagination today.

Author : Peter Andreas
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 9780190463014

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Killer High by Peter Andreas Pdf

Introduction: How drugs made war and war made drugs -- Drunk on the front -- Where there's smoke there's war -- Caffeinated conflict -- Opium, empire, and Geopolitics -- Speed warfare -- Cocaine wars -- Conclusion: The drugged battlefields of the 21st century .

Author : Michael Kerrigan
Publisher : Mason Crest Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : 1422234894

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The War on Drugs by Michael Kerrigan Pdf

No greater threat faces America today than that posed by illicit drugs--and this despite the well-publicized menace of international terrorism. Rather than destroy us from the outside, the war on drugs corrodes society from within. In many of our cities, drugs have transformed whole neighborhoods into lost places of criminality and despair. In order to assure a final victory, we must understand the complexity of the challenge. Each drug has a unique history--from their country of origin to the way in which they are manufactured. These details help us appreciate the depth of the problem. They also are used every day to help the Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs, Coast Guard, and other government agencies, pursue the smugglers. Each title in this series contains a foreword from the Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Association, color photos throughout, charts, and back matter including: an index, chronology, and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

Author : Steve Rolles,Transform (Organization)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : 0955642809

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After the War on Drugs by Steve Rolles,Transform (Organization) Pdf