Description: Product Details The American Drug Scene: An Anthology 5th Edition by James A. Inciardi Fifth Edition: 2008, Paperback Book Overview Inciardi and McElrath's popular anthology is a collection of contemporary and classic articles on the changing patterns, problems, perspectives, and policies of legal and illicit drug use. The editors focus on the social contexts in which drug usage, drug-related problems, and drug policies occur. The American Drug Scene covers all major areas as well as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs. Other topics include gender and addiction, sexual identity and drug use, the symbolic meaning of drug taking, drug treatment and recovery without treatment, the relationship between drugs and violence, cross-cultural research into drug use, and policy issues. The fifth edition includes thirteen new articles that address such topics as gender and "binge" drinking; cross-cultural research into marijuana use; crystal methamphetamine use among gay men; perceptions of risk and MDMA/Ecstasy; ADHD and Ritalin; gender and drug treatment; OxyContin and crime; and a discussion of safe injection facilities. About the Author James A. Inciardi is Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies at the University of Delaware. Karen McElrath is Reader in Sociology and Social Policy at Queen's University, Belfast. Return Policy: All returned items must be in their original condition; shrink-wrapped or sealed products must be unopened. Items in brand-new condition should not be damaged, unsanitary, dented, scratched, or missing significant contents. Shipping fees are not refunded. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Pages can include inscriptions or dedications from the previous owners; some "but not all books" may show developing signs of foxing due to age and or quality of paper used or made. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.
Price: 12.3 USD
Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2025-02-02T23:21:00.000Z
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Features: Fifth Edition, Illustrated
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Format: Trade Paperback
Item Width: 9.2in
Number of Pages: 544 Pages
Item Length: 6.9in
Item Height: 1.1in
Subject: Education, Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education, High School, Vocational School
Language: English
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Name: American Drug Scene : an Anthology
Item Weight: 33.5 Oz
Subject Area: Health Education
Author: Karen Mcelrath, James A. Inciardi
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Personalized: No
Type: Textbook