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The Real Dope

Social, Legal, and Historical Perspectives on the Regulation of Drugs in Canada

Edgar-Andre Montigny editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Published:30th May '11

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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.

‘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 *

ISBN: 9780802096555

Dimensions: 226mm x 150mm x 23mm

Weight: 440g

352 pages