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The following review appeared in the August 2018 issue of CHOICE. The review is for your internal use only. Please review our Permission and Reprints Guidelines or email permissions@ala-choice.org.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sociology
The war on drugs is one of the most discussed and debated issues in criminology and criminal justice research. Sociologist Boeri (Bentley Univ.) lifts back the curtain on some of the more unseen aspects of drug use and abuse. The author insightfully explores the public and social costs of addiction, public policy, and the war on drugs. Rather than overwhelming readers with statistics and reviews of prior research, she presents ethnographic accounts of drug use that challenge how individuals typically perceive drug users, bringing attention to the experiences of individuals impacted by the war on drugs. In fact, the author even presents an autoethnographic account of her own experiences in dealing with the drug use of a sibling. The book contains a complete list of references, notes for further details on claims and statements made throughout the text, and a comprehensive index, providing great source material for research on drug policy. This enlightening, well-written text will be an appreciated addition to any library collection, especially those supporting sociology, history, or criminology and criminal justice programs.
--D. R. Kavish, Lander University