SOAN0319A-S14
Sociology of Drugs
Sociology of Drugs
Why are some mind-altering substances called "drugs" and others "medicine"? Why are some drug users called "criminals" while others are called "sick"? In this course, we will examine psychoactive drugs from an historical and sociological perspective. Drawing on a variety of sources - including films, documentaries, and ethnographies - we will consider the political, economic, legal, and social dimensions of drugs and drug use. Through an empirical and theoretical focus on drugs and the "moral panics" surrounding drug users, we will critically analyze a variety of drug control strategies to understand their sociopolitical origins and consequences. 3hrs. lect./disc. (SOAN 0105 or SOAN 0288) (Sociology)
Why are some mind-altering substances called "drugs" and others "medicine"? Why are some drug users called "criminals" while others are called "sick"? In this course, we will examine psychoactive drugs from an historical and sociological perspective. Drawing on a variety of sources - including films, documentaries, and ethnographies - we will consider the political, economic, legal, and social dimensions of drugs and drug use. Through an empirical and theoretical focus on drugs and the "moral panics" surrounding drug users, we will critically analyze a variety of drug control strategies to understand their sociopolitical origins and consequences. 3hrs. lect./disc. (SOAN 0105 or SOAN 0288) (Sociology)
- Term:
- Spring 2014
- Location:
- Warner Hall 507(WNS 507)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Rebecca Tiger
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP NOR SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22346
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 0319
- Section Identifier:
- A