{"product_id":"more-harm-than-good-drug-policy-in-canada-paperback","title":"More Harm Than Good: Drug Policy in Canada - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan C. Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eConnie I. Carter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDonald MacPherson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn More Harm Than Good, Carter, Boyd and MacPherson take a critical look at the current state of Canadian drug policy and raise key questions about the effects of Canada's increasing involvement in and commitment to the \"war on drugs.\" A primer on Canadian drug policy, the analysis in More Harm Than Good is shaped by critical sociology and feminist perspectives on drugs and incorporates insights not only from individuals who are on the front lines of drug policy in Canada -- treatment and service workers -- but also from those who live with the consequences of that policy on a daily basis -- people who use criminalized drugs. Finally, the authors propose realistic alternatives to today's failed policy approach.\u003cbr\u003e\"Your book really expanded thinking and understanding and had a big influence on students critical and reflective thought. Readings sparked rich conversations about their own hopes and wishes for the field, broader social and political responses and the impact on youth and families affected by substances.\" - Stephanie McCune, University of Victoria \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: an error occurred with the printing of this book, and one of the sidebars was not printed. It is available to download here. We sincerely apologize for this oversight.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan Boyd is Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Human and Social Development at the University of Victoria. She is the author of a number of articles and books, including: Mothers and Illicit Drugs: Transcending the myths; From Witches to Crack Moms: Women drug law, and policy; Hooked: Drug war films in Britain, Canada, and the U.S.; and co-author of Raise Shit!: Social action saving lives and Killer Weed: Marijuana grow-ops, media, and justice. She also works with national and community organizations that advocate for drug policy reform and harm reduction initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42167424811143,"sku":"9781552668504","price":50.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8af9d74202e31ba958dcb36cdd94f611.webp?v=1733327560","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/more-harm-than-good-drug-policy-in-canada-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}