Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Drugs and Society

by Raymond Goldberg

This 6h edition of Taking Drugs & Society is a debate style reader which is designed to introduce students to controversies in drug use and misuse in contemporary society. The readings, representing the arguments of leading social scientists, health care professionals, and social commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints, and are formatted into a "pro" and "con" framework. Taking Sides titles are supported by the student Web site, Dushkin Online (

Genres: Nonfiction

403 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice well written school book. Well laid out and organized. Recommended

[Little Timmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this for a collage course. Not the best reference book. The arguments are vague and not really helpful. Not recommended