The War on Drugs: An International Encyclopedia

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The global drug trade is one of the most prominent examples of supply and demand. Despite such counter-measures as the execution of narcotics dealers in China, and the United States' "war on drugs", drug traffickers have always managed to meet the demand and satisfy an ever-growing customer base. This is the story of the world of drugs, from the infamous Opium Wars to the legal availability of drugs in the US during the 20th century, from the unexpected boost given to illicit drugs by Prohibition to the great success of the French Connection. In addition to offering a wealth of little-known facts, the encyclopaedia also covers major dealers, cartels, organizations, smuggling and anti-smuggling strategies, major miscalculations and disasters, drug epidemics, legal restraints, famous incidents and more.

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"...an excellent resource on the historical and contemporary battle against illicit drugs ... an invaluable resource for students from high school through college, as well as the general public. Readers will find a wealth of information on the staggering human, economic, and social costs of addiction and the near-universal defeat of attempts at control." - Booklist "This will be a valuable addition to high school and academic libraries where research on this topic is common." - American Reference Books Annual "The War on Drugs: An International Encyclopedia packs an impressive amount of information into one volume. Both public and undergraduate libraries will find it appropriate for their reference collections. Larger academic libraries may want to consider it for circulation." - Against the Grain "The first reference resource exclusively devoted to the war on drugs, this encyclopedia's 642 entries provide extensive, ready information about the economic, political, social, legal, and environmental aspects of the drug trade ... this innovative but handy and concise source is highly recommended for personal and public library collections, and should appeal to general readers (who will find the entries interesting and nontechnical) and professionals." - Choice

Author Bio

Ron Chepesiuk is professor and head of special collections at Dalus Library, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.