The Legalization of Drugs

Author/creator de Marneffe, Peter, 1957- Author
Other author Husak, Douglas N. 1948- Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Cambridge University Press
Description222 p. 22.800 x 015.200 cm.
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SeriesFor and Against Ser.
Summary Annotation The use or possession of many drugs is currently a criminal offense in the U.S. Can these criminal laws be justified? What are the best reasons to punish or not to punish drug users? These are the fundamental issues debated in this book by two prominent philosophers of law. Douglas Husak argues in favor of drug decriminalization, by clarifying the meaning of crucial terms, such as legalize, decriminalize, and drugs. Peter de Marneffe argues against drug legalization, demonstrating why drug prohibition, especially the prohibition of heroin, is necessary to protect youth from self-destructive drug use.
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LCCN 2004027502
ISBN9780521837866
ISBN0521837863 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780521837866
Stock number00004933

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