Drug diplomacy in the twentieth century : an international history / William B. McAllister.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McAllister, William B., 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug control--History--20th century.

Drug control.

Drug control--International cooperation--History--20th century.

Drug abuse--Prevention--History--20th century.

Drug abuse.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (363 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ;aNew York : Routledge, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Drug Diplomacy is the first comprehensive historical account of the evolution of the global drugs control regime. The book analyzes how the rules and regulations that encompass the drug question came to be framed. By examining the international historical aspects of the issue, the author addresses the many questions surrounding this global problem. Including coverage of substances from heroin and cocaine to morphine, stimulants, hallucinogens and alcohol, Drug Diplomacy addresses: * the historical development of drug laws, drug-control institutions, and attitudes abou

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Terms and definitions; Introduction; Setting the stage; Drugs through the ages to 1920; Establishing the system; Laying the foundation; 1919 25; Completing the edifice; 1925 31; Work in progress; Against the tide; 1931 39; Preservation, perseverance, promise; 1939 46; Trouble in paradise; 1945 53; The long march to the Single Convention; 1953 61; The regime challenged; Crucible; 1961 73; Crosscurrents; 1972 2000; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [320]-336) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-68064-3

0-203-00979-7

1-282-77733-5

9786612777332

1-134-68065-1

9780203009796

OCLC:

560069910