The Big Idea

200 illustrations 22.9 x 15.2cm 144pp Paperback ISBN 978 0 500 295687 Thames and Hudson Ltd May £12.99

Should All Drugs Be Legalized?

A primer for the 21st century

Mattha Busby A timely re-examination of the pros and cons of legalizing drug use.

- The 15th title in the high-profile, innovative Big Idea series. - Surveys the production, supply and consumption of drugs for ritual and recreation purposes throughout history and weighs up the advantages of control, regulation and decriminalization. - Incisive, engaging and authoritative discussion of one of today’s key issues, by an expert in the field. - Colour images offer additional insights throughout, whether juxtaposed in a thought-provoking way or used to expand the argument.

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