Drugs, Crime, and Justice: Contemporary Perspectives
- ISBN-10
- 0881339229
- ISBN-13
- 9780881339222
- Series
- Drugs, Crime, and Justice
- Category
- Drug abuse and crime
- Pages
- 483
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-01-01
- Authors
- Larry K. Gaines, Peter B. Kraska
Description
As the articles in this collection explore the drug-crime connection, it examines the "cause" of the strong association between drugs & crime. This collection offers a solid foundation for readers who aspire to be well-informed participants in this critical debate.
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