The Politics of Narcotic Drugs brings together leading experts on the drugs trade to provide an accessible yet detailed analysis of the multiple challenges that the contemporary trade in narcotic drugs and its prohibition pose, from the local to the international community.
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Through the use of country and regional case studies that include Afghanistan, Mexico, Colombia and the Middle East, the drivers of the drug trade and the security and development dilemmas created by the prohibition of narcotic substances are explored. Contributions that assess the international drug control regime, British anti-drug enforcement organisations, 'narcoterrorism' and options for drug policy reform engage readers in current debates and the narrative frameworks that shape discussion of the drugs issue. Part of the acclaimed Politics of...series, this book is an invaluable guide to the dynamic and cross-cutting issue of narcotic drugs and the impact of their prohibition on our countries and communities.
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
The Politics of Narcotic Drugs brings together leading experts on the drugs trade to provide an accessible yet detailed analysis of the multiple challenges that the contemporary trade in narcotic drugs and its prohibition pose, from the local to the international community....
Published December 16th 2010 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
This authoritative reference work gives timely information on the global politics of water. Readers will find case studies on a variety of complex water situations, from the Okavango River that flows through Angola, Namibia and Botswana, to the Euphrates-Tigris of the Upper Persian Gulf. With the...
Published July 19th 2010 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
A unique and insightful guide to the politics surrounding development. This new title presents a wealth of information and case studies covering the global politics of development. Includes: in-depth essays profiling today's critical topics an A-Z of key terms maps statistical tables....
To Be Published September 4th 2013 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
Climate change is a defining issue in contemporary life. Since the Industrial Revolution, heavy reliance on carbon-based sources for energy in industry and society has contributed to substantial changes in the climate, indicated by increases in temperature and sea level rise. In the last three...
Published November 15th 2009 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
The Politics of the Olympics: A Survey provides information on and analysis of the relationship between politics and the Olympic Games. It is argued and demonstrated throughout the book that sport and politics have been and are intimately connected and nowhere is this relationship more...
Published April 21st 2010 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
This new title in the Politics of . . . Series addresses the major theme of the politics of gender. Chapters on a variety of issues, contributed by experts in the field of gender, include Human Trafficking, Gender in International Relations, the Construction of Masculinity in Hollywood...
Published March 11th 2010 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
The development and exploration of space are scientific and engineering pursuits.However, politics determine which space programmes and projects are pursued, and establish cost, performance and schedule parameters for these ends. The goal of this volume, The Politics of Space: A Survey, is to...
Published October 26th 2010 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
A collection of essays written by a group of acknowledged experts provides in-depth comment on some of the more important aspects of conflict. An A–Z glossary of terms specific to the subject provides an ideal background for those new to the subject. Entries are provided for all the major current...
Published July 4th 2007 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
The environment is increasingly seen at the forefront of many political agendas. Covering important topics, such as the Kyoto protocol and deforestation, this book provides extensive coverage of all aspects of environmental politics. Essays of around 6,000 words in length make up the bulk of...
Published November 14th 2007 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
Since the crucial maritime battles that were fought during the Second World War in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the post-war period, which saw a naval standoff between a vast US navy and a growing Soviet navy, the focus of international maritime power has changed. Major maritime...
Published May 23rd 2007 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
Terrorism is increasingly at the forefront of political agendas. Events world-wide have led to an increased awareness and response to this global phenomenon. The focus of this volume is on examining the fundamental causes of alienation and rebellion that underlie the use of terrorism as an...
Published January 25th 2006 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
This new collection includes essays covering specific themes in the field of migration and geographic overviews, written by a variety of academics and experts. It also contains key maps and a glossary covering up-to-date issues in the field of migration, including theories, issues, countries,...
Published December 13th 2006 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
This new title presents key information on the oil industry world-wide, and will be of interest to anyone involved in or studying the politics of oil production, processing and selling. Oil has long been at the forefront of political agendas, and with increased tensions in the Middle East, there...
Published October 11th 2006 by Routledge
Series: Europa Politics of ... series
This new title explores some of the key issues which surround the politics of religion, an area which has historically been the cause of great controversy. Today religion is still the cause of a great deal of political debate, be it the teaching of the creationist theory in the United States or the...
Published April 12th 2006 by Routledge
