Dancing on Drugs: Risk, Health and Hedonism in the British Club Scene
- ISBN-10
- 1853435120
- ISBN-13
- 9781853435126
- Category
- Social Science / Sociology / General
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Free Association
- Authors
- Fiona Measham, Judith Aldridge, Howard Parker
Description
This interdisciplinary examination of dance-related drug use in Britain considers numerous aspects of drug activity, including the socio-cultural context in which it occurs, health effects, attitudes of the participants, and issues of safety and security. Specific chapters cover the role of youth, the importance of identity issues, methodological difficulties, "clubbing" activities, coping strategies, and violence. The book concludes with policy recommendations. Distributed by ISBS. c. Book News Inc.
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