The Real Dope: Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of D

Description: The Real Dope by Edgar-Andre Montigny In The Real Dope, Edgar-Andre Montigny brings together leading scholars from a diverse range of fields to examine the relationship between moral judgment and legal regulation in the debate surrounding the potential decriminalization of marijuana. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Recent debate around the potential decriminalization of marijuana, along with a growing perception that illicit drug use is on the rise, has brought the role of the state in controlling intoxication to the forefront of public discussion. Until now, however, there has been little scholarly consideration of the legal and social regulation of drug use in Canada. In The Real Dope, Edgar-Andre Montigny brings together leading scholars from a diverse range of fields-including history, law, political science, criminology, and psychology-to examine the relationship between moral judgment and legal regulation.Highlights of this collection include rare glimpses into how LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy have historically been treated by authority figures. Other topics explored range from anti-smoking campaigns and addiction treatment to the relationship between ethnicity and liquor control. Readers will find intriguing links across arguments and disciplines, providing a much-needed foundation for meaningful discussion. Author Biography Edgar-Andre Montigny is an independent scholar and lawyer living in Toronto. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionSetting Public Policy on Drugs: A Choice of Social Values by Line Beauchesne (University of Ottawa)Unmaking Manly Smokes: Church, State, Governance and the First Anti-Smoking Campaign in Montreal, 1892-1914 by Jarrett Rudy (McGill University)From Flapper to Sophisticate: Canadian Women University Students as Smokers, 1920-1960 by Sharon Anne Cook (University of Ottawa)"Their Medley of Tongues and Eternal Jangle": Liquor Control & Ethnicity in Ontario, 1927-44 by Dan Malleck (Brock University)Becoming a "Hype": Drug Law, Subculture Formation and Resistance in Canada, 1945-61 by Catherine Carstairs (University of Guelph)"Just Say Know": Criminalizing LSD and the Politics of Psychedelic Expertise, 1961-68 by Erika Dyck (University of Saskatchewan)Setting Boundaries: LSD Use and Glue-Sniffing in Ontario in the Sixties by Marcel Martel (York University)From Beverage to Drug: Alcohol and Other Drugs in 1960s and 1970s Canada by Greg Marquis (University of New Brunswick, Saint John)Considering the Revolving Door: The Inevitability of Addiction Treatment in the Criminal Justice System by Dawn Moore (Carleton University)Biopolitics, Geopolitics and the Regulation of (Club) Drugs in Canada by Kyle Grayson (York University)Afterword: A Personal Reflection on the Law and Illicit Drug Use by Alan Young (Osgoode Hall Law School) Contributors Review Highly informative, carefully constructed, and politically provocative. -- Stuart Henderson * Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol 29:02:2012 *The Real Dope is the real deal for anyone wishing to engage in an informed debate of drug policy in Canada. -- Jordan Richards * Saskatchewan Law Review, vol 76:2013 * Long Description Recent debate around the potential decriminalization of marijuana, along with a growing perception that illicit drug use is on the rise, has brought the role of the state in controlling intoxication to the forefront of public discussion. Until now, however, there has been little scholarly consideration of the legal and social regulation of drug use in Canada. In The Real Dope, Edgar-Andre Montigny brings together leading scholars from a diverse range of fields-including history, law, political science, criminology, and psychology-to examine the relationship between moral judgment and legal regulation. Highlights of this collection include rare glimpses into how LSD, cocaine, and ecstasy have historically been treated by authority figures. Other topics explored range from anti-smoking campaigns and addiction treatment to the relationship between ethnicity and liquor control. Readers will find intriguing links across arguments and disciplines, providing a much-needed foundation for meaningful discussion. Review Quote The Real Dope is the real deal for anyone wishing to engage in an informed debate of drug policy in Canada. Details ISBN0802096557 Pages 352 Publisher University of Toronto Press ISBN-10 0802096557 ISBN-13 9780802096555 Format Paperback Imprint University of Toronto Press Subtitle Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Short Title REAL DOPE Language English Media Book Year 2011 DEWEY 363.450971 Publication Date 2011-05-30 UK Release Date 2011-05-30 Illustrations 12 photos Alternative 9780802099426 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2011-05-30 Author Edgar-Andre Montigny Edited by Edgar-Andre Montigny We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161815575;

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