{"title":"Angus Bancroft","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Angus Bancroft, a distinguished author who delves into the intricate relationship between society and substances. With a keen analytical eye, Bancroft explores themes within the realms of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a profound understanding of how drugs and intoxication weave into the fabric of our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBancroft's works, including notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eDrugs, Intoxication and Society\u003c\/em\u003e, provide a scholarly yet accessible examination of the socio-cultural impacts of drug use. His books are perfect for those interested in the nuanced discussions surrounding societal norms, behaviours, and the role of intoxication in modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, educator, or simply a curious mind, Angus Bancroft's insightful narratives equip you with a well-rounded perspective on an ever-evolving topic. Discover a collection that not only informs but stimulates meaningful conversations about the complexities of human behaviour and societal influences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drugs-intoxication-and-society-by-angus-bancroft-9780745635460","title":"Drugs, Intoxication and Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrugs, Intoxication and Society\u003c\/em\u003e explores intriguing questions about drug use and intoxication:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy do people use drugs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat happens when people are intoxicated?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAre we being medicated into normality?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrugs and intoxication have been facts of human life for millennia. Across the world, many people use illicit drugs, smoke, and drink alcohol. Yet very little has been written about their experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcademics, politicians, and media reporting on the topic tend only to consider intoxication when it manifests as a social problem. This book takes a more nuanced view, examining drug and alcohol use from a wider number of perspectives. It discusses issues such as the history of drug and alcohol use, the attractions of intoxication to individuals, and the control and regulation of drugs and their users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also examines evidence for the rise of the so-called pharmaceutical society and asks whether society is on the cusp of a revolution in psychoactive substance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis engagingly written text will make fascinating reading for upper-level students taking a range of courses, including social work, social policy, the sociology of drugs, deviance and social control, and drugs and crime. It will also appeal to researchers and anyone working with drug and alcohol users looking for a level-headed analysis of the pleasures and pains, highs and lows, of substance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853871075564,"sku":"9780745635460","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12711733482453.jpg?v=1759222352"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/angus-bancroft.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}