While the issues of substance use and abuse have been addressed
from a variety of perspectives and approaches, the fundamental
social issues have not been covered in any systematic way. This
book represents the first academic effort to apply major
sociological theories to the field of substance use and abuse in
order to provide readers with a solid knowledge base from which
they may develop more informed ideas about prevention,
intervention, treatment, law enforcement, and social reactions to
this ubiquitous social problem. Using a systematic framework, Shaw
reviews the existing literature, explains key concepts, addresses
fundamental issues, and discusses the policy implications for
public health, social control, community, and work. This
comprehensive sociological treatment of substance use and abuse is
essential reading for educators in public policy, sociology,
criminology, and deviance.
Applying the major sociological theories of anomie, career,
conflict, functionalist, rational choice, social control, social
disorganization, social learning, social reaction, and subculture
perspectives, Shaw provides an important overview of the issues
involved with substance use and abuse. By utilizing such an
approach, he demonstrates that public views, governmental policies,
intervention strategies, and prevention programming can be informed
by the different sociological theories. This unique consideration
and analysis illustrates that no single view on substance use and
abuse is absolute or sacred. Therefore, considering the issues from
a variety of sociological perspectives will bring greater
understanding to a pervasive social problem that continues to
plague American society.
General
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2002 |
| First published: |
October 2002 |
| Authors: |
Victor N. Shaw
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
288 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-97139-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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| LSN: |
0-275-97139-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780275971397 |
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