{"product_id":"9781847423757","title":"Legalising Drugs: Debates and Dilemmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eGovernment policy has steadfastly been set against drug legalisation, but increasingly critics have argued that the present policy is unsustainable. Legalising drugs: Debates and dilemmas is a timely and much-needed examination of some of the issues surrounding this matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous suggestions have been offered. Some seek complete legalisation, such as the right to use recreational drugs without government interference, others offer a more modified form, yet still others want an increasing commitment to harm reduction policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilip Bean examines these proposals, especially when set against claims that they will reduce crime. He does so in terms of their implications for individual users, especially juveniles, and for society in general. He concludes with the necessary questions that a rational drug policy must answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will be essential reading for students and academics in criminology, sociology and social policy, as well as policy makers, practitioners and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Policy Press at the Univ of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032664064240,"sku":"9781847423757","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847423757_p0.jpg?v=1769894801","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847423757","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}