Between Politics and Reason

Is it time to end "The War on Drugs"? Are we facing a "new crisis of legitimacy" in the criminal justice system when there are more inmates incarcerated today for drug violations than for violent offenses? What about the growing evidence of racially biased sentences? Do these new and troubling developments cry out for drug legalization, or is there an esier, softer way?

Between Politics and Reason: The Drug Legalization Debate investigates these questions and examines the controversy surrounding this complex issue. Through an overview of drug use and abuse in America, a description of the prohibition model, and comprehensive analysis of today's key arguments, this compelling text offers solid understanding of drug legalization, harm reduction, and "The War on Drugs." The book even considers how tobacco and alcohol - possibly the most harmful of all drugs - could be controlled. Between Politics and Reason offers more than just facts; it helps people explore their own values and beliefs in the debate over drug legalization.