Encyclopedia of Drug Policy

Spanning two volumes of approximately 450 entries in an A-to-Z format, this encyclopedia explores the controversial drug war through the lens of varied disciplines. A full spectrum of articles explains topics from Colombian cartels and Mexican kingpins to television reportage; from "just say no" advertising to heroin production; and from narco-terrorism to more than $500 billion in U.S. government expenditures.
Key Themes- Cases- Conferences and Conventions- Countries (Affecting U.S. Drug Policy)- Drug Trade and Trafficking- Laws and Policies- Organizations and Agencies- People-Presidential Administrations- Treatment and Addiction- Types of Drugs

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412976952
• ISBN13: 9781412976954
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 1008 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.7" x 8.5" x 11.3"