Historique
Livre
Substance use and abuse: cultural and historical perspectives
Auteur(s) :
DURRANT, R. ;
THAKKER J.
Année
2003
Page(s) :
311 p.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications
ISBN :
978-0-7619-2342-8
Refs biblio. :
623
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Thésaurus mots-clés
TYPE D'USAGE
;
HISTOIRE
;
CULTUREL
;
EVOLUTION
;
MODELE
;
PSYCHOSOCIOLOGIE
;
ABUS
Thésaurus géographique
INTERNATIONAL
Note générale :
Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage Publications, Inc., 2003, 311 p.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
Substance use and abuse are two of the most frequent psychological problems clinicians encounter. Mainstream approaches focus on the biological and psychological factors supporting drug abuse. But to fully comprehend the issue, clinicians need to consider the social, historical, and cultural factors responsible for drug-related problems.
'Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives' provides an inclusive explanation of the human desire to take drugs. Using a multidisciplinary framework, authors Russil Durrant and Jo Thakker explore the cultural and historical variables that contribute to drug use. Integrating biological, psychosocial, and cultural-historical perspectives, this innovative and accessible volume addresses the fundamental question of why drug use is such a ubiquitous feature of human society.
Addressing issues important to prevention, treatment, and public policy, the authors include:
- A comprehensive, historical survey of drug use;
- An exploration of the evolutionary basis of drug-taking behavior;
- Historically and culturally based explanations of drug use and abuse;
- Inclusive approaches that complement mainstream biopsychosocial perspectives.
Designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, and health departments, 'Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives' will also be of significant interest to drug clinicians, rsearchers, and social scientists. (Editor' s abstract)
Substance use and abuse are two of the most frequent psychological problems clinicians encounter. Mainstream approaches focus on the biological and psychological factors supporting drug abuse. But to fully comprehend the issue, clinicians need to consider the social, historical, and cultural factors responsible for drug-related problems.
'Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives' provides an inclusive explanation of the human desire to take drugs. Using a multidisciplinary framework, authors Russil Durrant and Jo Thakker explore the cultural and historical variables that contribute to drug use. Integrating biological, psychosocial, and cultural-historical perspectives, this innovative and accessible volume addresses the fundamental question of why drug use is such a ubiquitous feature of human society.
Addressing issues important to prevention, treatment, and public policy, the authors include:
- A comprehensive, historical survey of drug use;
- An exploration of the evolutionary basis of drug-taking behavior;
- Historically and culturally based explanations of drug use and abuse;
- Inclusive approaches that complement mainstream biopsychosocial perspectives.
Designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, and health departments, 'Substance Use and Abuse: Cultural and Historical Perspectives' will also be of significant interest to drug clinicians, rsearchers, and social scientists. (Editor' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Australie. Australia.
Cote :
L01199