Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies

Edited Book


Eisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B. (ed.) 2009. Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies. Ashgate.
TypeEdited Book
TitleTwo worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies
EditorsEisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B.
Abstract

Two Worlds of Drug Consumption in Late Modern Societies reports the findings of an empirical study of drug users in London, Amsterdam, Turin, Prague, Vienna and Warsaw, European cities representative of a wide range of drug problems and public policies.
The innovative study reconceives the standard distinctions between 'hard-core' and 'recreational' drug users in terms of their social position. The authors argue that this is closely related to consumption patterns rather than drug choice, and reveals that 2 relatively homogenous drug worlds exist within each of the study sites. This leads to the development of diverging drug markets; a friendly market for the integrated consumer, and a highly commercialized one for the marginalized customer, where low quality goods are sold at a higher price. These findings have significant implications for academics and professionals working in health, psychology and urban studies.

SeriesPublic Policy and Social Welfare
ISBN
Paperback9780754677758
Hardcover9781138431102
Electronic9781315235462
PublisherAshgate
Publication dates
Print28 May 2009
Online31 Oct 2017
Publication process dates
Deposited31 Mar 2010
Output statusPublished
Additional information

First published 2009 by Ashgate Publishing
Published 2017 by Routledge

Web address (URL)https://www.routledge.com/9780754677758
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315235462
Related Output
Has partDrug consumption in London - A city of diverse and changing scenes
Has partQuantities, quality, costs and sources.
LanguageEnglish
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