Marijuana: Examining the Facts (Contemporary Debates)

by Michael Staunton (Author), Michael Staunton (Author), Karen Van Gundy (Author)

New
Illustrated
2016
$89.77

Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse.

* Provides a one-stop resource for straight answers on the impacts-good and bad-of marijuana use in the United States
* Outlines potential sources of myths and false claims about marijuana use and misuse
* Presents data transparently, without the biases, judgments, or subtle manipulations that often skew public opinion
* Includes primary documents and empirical data and statistics from objective, authoritative sources
* Draws from a range of scientific disciplines to help readers fully understand the multidimensional causes, consequences, and risks of marijuana use and abuse

Synopsis

Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse.

* Provides a one-stop resource for straight answers on the impacts-good and bad-of marijuana use in the United States

* Outlines potential sources of myths and false claims about marijuana use and misuse

* Presents data transparently, without the biases, judgments, or subtle manipulations that often skew public opinion

* Includes primary documents and empirical data and statistics from objective, authoritative sources

* Draws from a range of scientific disciplines to help readers fully understand the multidimensional causes, consequences, and risks of marijuana use and abuse

$89.77

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 304
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 28 Nov 2016
ISBN 10: 1440836728
ISBN 13: 9781440836725
Book Overview: Marijuana is the second most abused substance in the United States.

Media Reviews

The book will be useful for readers seeking answers to the specific questions posed. However, with so much information circulating about marijuana-both accurate and less so-this timely book offers reliable facts gleaned from the federal government's annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2016) and other reputable, cited sources. Summing Up: Highly recommended. High school through lower-level undergraduates; general readers. - Choice

Author Bio

Karen T. Van Gundy, PhD, is associate professor of sociology, core faculty in justice studies, and a faculty fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire, Durham.

Michael S. Staunton, MA, is a doctoral candidate in sociology and a graduate research assistant at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire, Durham.