Eurodrugs

by Vincenzo Ruggiero, Nigel South

Overview

First Published in 1995. This book is concerned with the topical and important subject of drug use, within the equally topical and important context of the changes occurring within European societies. The chapters in this book chart and discuss the growth of drug use in Europe (particularly use of heroin and more recently cocaine) and relate such changes to socio-cultural and political shifts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134213450
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	472 KB

About the Author

Vincenzo Ruggiero, Nigel South

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Drug use in Europe: patterns, cultures and policies; Chapter 3 Trafficking, markets, crime and control issues in Europe; Chapter 4 Trafficking and distribution in London: competition, racism and enterprise in criminal labour markets; Chapter 5 Heroin use and distribution in Turin: politics and rebels, commodities and entrepreneurs; Chapter 6 Conclusion: comparative remarks;