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For courses in drugs and alcohol in criminal justice Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to drug-taking behaviour and its impact on the criminal justice system. Building on sociological theory, the authors explore the social problems associated with drug abuse, a range of drug-control policies and their enactment, and the complex relationship between drug-­taking behaviour and crime. The 5th edition has been extensively updated, with a brand-new Part II focused on criminal justice topics related to drug abuse and drug law. This edition also includes chapter-level reorganisations throughout the text and updated features prompting discussion, assignments, and deeper comprehension.

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Author:   Charles Levinthal ,  Lori Brusman-Lovins
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.921kg
ISBN:  

9780135180037

ISBN 10:   0135180031
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   10 June 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PART I: THE CHALLENGE OF DRUGS IN OUR SOCIETY 1. Understanding the Drug Problem in America 2. Understanding the Drug Problem in Global Perspective 3. Drug-Control Policy in America PART II: DRUGS, CRIME, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 4. Drugs and Crime 5. Drug-Law Penalties 6. Drug and Law Enforcement 7. Drugs and Correctional Interventions PART III: DRUG-TAKING BEHAVIOR IN OUR SOCIETY 8. Drug-Taking Behavior: Fundamentals and Theoretical Perspectives 9. Opioids 10. Cocaine and Methamphetamine 11. Marijuana 12. Hallucinogens and Depressants 13. Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol-Related Crime PART IV: PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND DETERRENCE 14. Prevention and Strategies for Change 15. Advancing Public Health: The Regulation of Tobacco 16. Deterrence through Drug Testing

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Charles F. Levinthal is a distinguished professor emeritus at Hofstra University. During his over 40-year tenure on the Hofstra faculty, he chaired the Department of Psychology for nine years as well as assuming other leadership roles in the department and university. While teaching dozens of courses in neuropsychology and cognitive psychology for both undergraduate and professional graduate students, he conducted research in the fields of cognitive neuropsychology and decision-making. His academic honours include the Hofstra University Distinguished Faculty Lecture Award in 1987 for his research on the history of opium and the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award as voted by the graduating Hofstra Class of 2003. He was elected as a fellow of the American Psychological Association in 2010. Levinthal has authored many books: Messengers of Paradise: Opiates and the Brain with Spanish and Japanese translations, Introduction to Physiological Psychology; Point-Counterpoint: Opposing Perspectives on Issues of Drug Policy; Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society with a Korean translation; and Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice. Levinthal served on the Core Curriculum Planning Committee during the formation of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University and lectures extensively on topics ranging from the history of drugs to message-framing factors in decision-making. His writing reflects the philosophy that a textbook is ultimately successful when it is both engaging and educational.  Lori Brusman Lovins is an assistant professor at the University of Houston Downtown, Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work. She received her PhD in criminal justice in 2012 from the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include evidence-based correctional programming, program implementation, and how the criminal justice system treats specialised populations, such as juveniles, females, sex offenders, substance abusing offenders, and offenders with mental illness. Prior to her current academic position, she was the director of clinical services for the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and a research associate for the University of Cincinnati, where she oversaw several state-wide research and program implementation projects. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice by bringing academic knowledge to criminal justice professionals and teaching practical skills to students entering the field of criminal justice.

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