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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2017
- Book Title
- Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime
- ISBN
- 9781516519217
- Subject Area
- Social Science
- Publication Name
- Getting High : the Globalization of Drug Crime
- Publisher
- Cognella, Inc.
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- General
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Item Weight
- 18.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 322 Pages
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Publisher
Cognella, Inc.
ISBN-10
1516519213
ISBN-13
9781516519217
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14038425437
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
322 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Getting High : the Globalization of Drug Crime
Publication Year
2017
Subject
General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
18.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
1
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
This book is a compendium of information on drugs, with a unique international perspective. Seamlessly joining in-depth information with smooth digestibility, this book deserves to be part of any Criminal Justice curriculum, and warrants a place on every police department bookshelf. Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime sets a new standard for books in this field." -Dr. Andrew Harvey-Retired Police Captain, Professor, Union Institute & University
Synopsis
Combines academic research and the real-world experiences of experts in drug-trafficking trends to explore the impact of organised criminal groups and transnational trafficking on the global drug problem. Getting High is a fascinating journey into the international drug market, fuelled by an insatiable desire and capitalized on by organised crime., This book is a compendium of information on drugs, with a unique international perspective. Seamlessly joining in-depth information with smooth digestibility, this book deserves to be part of any Criminal Justice curriculum, and warrants a place on every police department bookshelf. Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime sets a new standard for books in this field. Dr. Andrew Harvey-Retired Police Captain Professor, Union Institute & University Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime combines academic research and the real-world experiences of experts in drug-trafficking trends to explore the impact of organized criminal groups and transnational trafficking on the global drug problem. The book begins with an in-depth study of the pharmacological and abuse patterns of various drugs. Readers then learn how the illicit global drug market functions as they examine and analyze the workings of domestic and foreign trafficking organizations. They explore the movement of illegal drugs from source countries to destination nations. They become familiar with global drug control policies and recent strides in rehabilitation efforts. Lastly, they explore radical Islam and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as contributing factors to the global heroin trade. Getting High takes readers far beyond the familiar topic of drugs in society. The text is a fascinating journey into the international drug market, fueled by an insatiable desire and capitalized on by organized crime. Engaging and informative, it is an excellent choice for courses in drugs and crime, sociology, criminal justice, and addiction studies. Don Lacher earned a master's degree in organizational management from the University of La Verne, served the Monrovia Police Department for 31 years, and retired at the rank of captain. Professor Lacher served as the national chair of the Criminal Justice Management Program at the Union Institute and University and is currently vice president of instruction and training for Virtucom Solutions. Glenn Lacher is an active duty sergeant in the United States Army Airborne, originally assigned to the combat military police unit. Having completed a combat tour in Afghanistan, he is now an army recruiter. He earned his undergraduate degree in criminal justice management at the Union Institute and University., Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime combines academic research and the real-world experiences of experts in drug-trafficking trends to explore the impact of organized criminal groups and transnational trafficking on the global drug problem. The book begins with an in-depth study of the pharmacological and abuse patterns of various drugs. Readers then learn how the illicit global drug market functions as they examine and analyze the workings of domestic and foreign trafficking organizations. They explore the movement of illegal drugs from source countries to destination nations. They become familiar with global drug control policies and recent strides in rehabilitation efforts. Lastly, they explore radical Islam and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as contributing factors to the global heroin trade. Getting High takes readers far beyond the familiar topic of drugs in society. The text is a fascinating journey into the international drug market, fueled by an insatiable desire and capitalized on by organized crime. Engaging and informative, it is an excellent choice for courses in drugs and crime, sociology, criminal justice, and addiction studies.
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- 4***7 (239)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSigned 1st edition hardcover of "Menagerie Manor," by Gerald Durrell is as pictured & described. Arrived fast & early! Got a great deal on this treasure! The book was put inside a tough plastic bag, then inside a sturdy manilla envelope, then nestled in crumpled newspaper inside a sturdy box. Tasty layers of goodness! Fort Knox in a Box! Great communication! Excited to add this to my growing Gerald Durrell book collection! Thank you for your care and attention! !!!!Seller Highly Recommended!!!!Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell - 1st edition 1964 Hardcover- SIGNED- W/illust (#326605380170)
- 1***d (18)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe appearance of the item was exactly as depicted, the condition was better than what the pictures showed. The item was carefully packed and arrived sooner than anticipated. It was also reasonably priced which influenced my purchase. I appreciated the quick response from purchase to shipping out. I would conduct business with this seller again. Overall great quality for the price point.The New Interpreter's Study Bible-NRSV With The Apocrypha Burgundy Leather 2003 (#326615360126)
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