John Strang – författare & böcker

John Strang, Ingeborg Rossow, Robin Room, Peter Reuter, JArgen Rehm, Isidore Obot, MarA-a Elena Medina-Mora, Keith Humphreys, David Foxcroft, Benedikt Fischer, Jonathan Caulkins, Thomas Babor - Drug Policy and the Public Good, E-bok

Drug Policy and the Public Good

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2018

569 kr

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Illegal psychoactive substances and illicit prescription drugs are currently used on a daily basis all over the world. Affecting public health and social welfare, illicit drug use is linked to disease, disability, and social problems. Faced with an increase in usage, national and global policymakers are turning to addiction science for guidance on how to create evidence-based drug policy.Drug Policy and the Public Good is an objective analytical basis on which to build global drug policies. It presents the accumulated scientific knowledge on drug use in relation to policy development on a national and international level. By also revealing new epidemiological data on the global dimensions of drug misuse, it questions existing regulations and highlights the growing need for evidence-based, realistic, and coordinated drug policy.A critical review of cumulative scientific evidence, Drug Policy and the Public Good discusses four areas of drug policy; primary prevention programs in schools and other settings; supply reduction programs, including legal enforcement and drug interdiction; treatment interventions and harm reduction approaches; and control of the legal market through prescription drug regimes. In addition, it analyses the current state of global drug policy, and advocates improvements in the draftingof public health policy.Drug Policy and the Public Good is a global source of information and inspiration for policymakers involved in public health and social welfare. Presenting new research on illicit and prescription drug use, it is also an essential tool for academics, and a significant contribution to the translation of addiction research into effective drug policy.

Drug Policy and the Public Good

AvJohn Strang,Ingeborg Rossowm. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 2018

569 kr

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Illegal psychoactive substances and illicit prescription drugs are currently used on a daily basis all over the world. Affecting public health and social welfare, illicit drug use is linked to disease, disability, and social problems. Faced with an increase in usage, national and global policymakers are turning to addiction science for guidance on how to create evidence-based drug policy.Drug Policy and the Public Good is an objective analytical basis on which to build global drug policies. It presents the accumulated scientific knowledge on drug use in relation to policy development on a national and international level. By also revealing new epidemiological data on the global dimensions of drug misuse, it questions existing regulations and highlights the growing need for evidence-based, realistic, and coordinated drug policy.A critical review of cumulative scientific evidence, Drug Policy and the Public Good discusses four areas of drug policy; primary prevention programs in schools and other settings; supply reduction programs, including legal enforcement and drug interdiction; treatment interventions and harm reduction approaches; and control of the legal market through prescription drug regimes. In addition, it analyses the current state of global drug policy, and advocates improvements in the draftingof public health policy.Drug Policy and the Public Good is a global source of information and inspiration for policymakers involved in public health and social welfare. Presenting new research on illicit and prescription drug use, it is also an essential tool for academics, and a significant contribution to the translation of addiction research into effective drug policy.

Thomas Babor, Jonathan Caulkins, Benedikt Fischer, David Foxcroft, Keith Humphreys, MarÃa Elena Medina-Mora, Isidore Obot, JÃ¼rgen Rehm, Peter Reuter, Robin Room, Ingeborg Rossow, John Strang - Drug Policy and the Public Good, Häftad

Drug Policy and the Public Good

AvThomas Babor,Jonathan Caulkinsm. fl.

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

969 kr

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Illegal psychoactive substances and illicit prescription drugs are currently used on a daily basis all over the world. Affecting public health and social welfare, illicit drug use is linked to disease, disability, and social problems. Faced with an increase in usage, national and global policymakers are turning to addiction science for guidance on how to create evidence-based drug policy.Drug Policy and the Public Good is an objective analytical basis on which to build global drug policies. It presents the accumulated scientific knowledge on drug use in relation to policy development on a national and international level. By also revealing new epidemiological data on the global dimensions of drug misuse, it questions existing regulations and highlights the growing need for evidence-based, realistic, and coordinated drug policy. A critical review of cumulative scientific evidence, Drug Policy and the Public Good discusses four areas of drug policy; primary prevention programs in schools and other settings; supply reduction programs, including legal enforcement and drug interdiction; treatment interventions and harm reduction approaches; and control of the legal market through prescription drug regimes. In addition, it analyses the current state of global drug policy, and advocates improvements in the drafting of public health policy. Drug Policy and the Public Good is a global source of information and inspiration for policymakers involved in public health and social welfare. Presenting new research on illicit and prescription drug use, it is also an essential tool for academics, and a significant contribution to the translation of addiction research into effective drug policy.

Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy

AvJanie Sheridan,John Strang

Inbunden, Engelska, 2002

2 683 kr

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Drug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the 21st century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. Two decades ago there would have been no need for a book to describe such the role of community pharmacy; however, since more people are injecting drugs now and HIV is on the rise, community pharmacists have found their services in higher demand. The quality practice of tomorrow hinges on trained and competent practitioners working in a variety of community pharmacy settings. Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy explains the historical, research and practical aspects. Experts use a practical and evidence-based approach to educate students of pharmacy, pre-registration pharmacists, community pharmacists working with drug users and anyone involved in developing and managing primary healthcare for drug misusers.

Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy

AvJanie Sheridan,John Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2002

880 kr

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Drug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the 21st century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. Two decades ago there would have been no need for a book to describe such the role of community pharmacy; however, since more people are injecting drugs now and HIV is on the rise, community pharmacists have found their services in higher demand. The quality practice of tomorrow hinges on trained and competent practitioners working in a variety of community pharmacy settings. Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy explains the historical, research and practical aspects. Experts use a practical and evidence-based approach to educate students of pharmacy, pre-registration pharmacists, community pharmacists working with drug users and anyone involved in developing and managing primary healthcare for drug misusers.

Heroin Addiction and The British System

Volume I Origins and Evolution

AvJohn Strang,Michael Gossop

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

486 kr

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The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Because of this it has attracted considerable international interest, although it is rarely fully understood or accurately represented.Presenting a comprehensive account of the development of policies and treatments, Heroin Addiction brings together the perspectives of policy makers, practitioners and social commentators. The book contributes to a proper understanding of how policy and practice has evolved so that lessons for future policy and practice may be identified.Volume II of Heroin Addiction charts the development and use of treatment and policy responses in the UK, highlighting the limitations of these approaches as well as their achievements. It is a unique source of reference for students, researchers, healthcare professionals and drug agencies both in the UK and overseas.

Heroin Addiction and The British System

Volume II Treatment & Policy Responses

AvJohn Strang,Michael Gossop

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

486 kr

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The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Because of this it has attracted considerable international interest, although it is rarely fully understood or accurately represented.Presenting a comprehensive account of the development of policies and treatments, Heroin Addiction brings together the perspectives of policy makers, practitioners and social commentators. The book contributes to a proper understanding of how policy and practice has evolved so that lessons for future policy and practice may be identified.Volume II of Heroin Addiction charts the development and use of treatment and policy responses in the UK, highlighting the limitations of these approaches as well as their achievements. It is a unique source of reference for students, researchers, healthcare professionals and drug agencies both in the UK and overseas.

Necropolis Glasguensis

AvJohn Strang

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

357 kr

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Glasgow and its Clubs

AvJohn Strang

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

471 kr

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Necropolis Glasguensis

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

186 kr

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Engelska, 2002

1 074 kr

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Drug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the 21st century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. Two decades ago there would have been no need for a book to describe such the role of community pharmacy; however,

Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy

AvJohn Strang,Janie Sheridan

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2002

1 074 kr

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Drug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the 21st century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. Two decades ago there would have been no need for a book to describe such the role of community pharmacy; however,

Glasgow and its Clubs; or, glimpses of the condition, manners, characters and oddities of the city during the past and present century.

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

371 kr

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Glasgow and its Clubs ... Third edition, enlarged. With a brief memoir of the author [signed

T. D.].

AvJohn Strang,T D

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

343 kr

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Glasgow and its Clubs ... Second edition, revised ... and enlarged.

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

343 kr

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Travelling Notes in France, Italy and Switzerland of an Invalid in Search of Health [By John Strang].

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

272 kr

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Germany in MDCCCXXXI.

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

471 kr

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Addiction Research Methods

AvPeter G. Miller,John Strangm. fl.

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

1 067 kr

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Addiction Research Methods’ is a comprehensive handbook for health professionals, policy-makers and researchers working and training in the field of addiction. The book provides a clear, comprehensive and practical guide to research design, methods and analysis within the context of the field of alcohol and other drugs. The reader is introduced to fundamental principles and key issues; and is orientated to available sources of information and key literature.Written by a team of internationally acclaimed contributors, the book is divided into six major sections: Introduction; Research Design; Basic Toolbox; Biological Models; Specialist Methods; and Analytical Methods. Each chapter offers an introduction to the background and development of the discipline in question, its key features and applications, how it compares to other methods/analyses and its advantages and limitations.FEATURES List of useful websites and assistive technology.Case study examplesList of useful hermeneuticsRecommended reading listContains exercises to help the reader to develop their skills.

Magic Fleet

AvJohn Strang

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

272 kr

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Magic Fleet

AvJohn Strang

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

454 kr

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Addiction Research Methods

AvPeter M. Miller,John Strangm. fl.

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2010

1 222 kr

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Addiction Research Methods’ is a comprehensive handbook for health professionals, policy-makers and researchers working and training in the field of addiction.

The book provides a clear, comprehensive and practical guide to research design, methods and analysis within the context of the field of alcohol and other drugs. The reader is introduced to fundamental principles and key issues; and is orientated to available sources of information and key literature.

Written by a team of internationally acclaimed contributors, the book is divided into six major sections: Introduction; Research Design; Basic Toolbox; Biological Models; Specialist Methods; and Analytical Methods. Each chapter offers an introduction to the background and development of the discipline in question, its key features and applications, how it compares to other methods/analyses and its advantages and limitations.

FEATURES

List of useful websites and assistive technology. Case study examples List of useful hermeneutics Recommended reading list Contains exercises to help the reader to develop their skills.

Learning the Unix Operating System

A Concise Guide for the New User

AvJohn Strang,Grace Todinom. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 2001

344 kr

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If you are new to Unix, this concise book will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Unix was one of the first operating systems written in C, a high-level programming language, and its natural portability and low price made it a popular choice among universities. Initially, two main dialects of Unix existed: one produced by AT&T known as System V, and one developed at UC Berkeley and known as BSD. In recent years, many other dialects have been created, including the highly popular Linux operating system and the new Mac OS X (a derivative of BSD).Learning the Unix Operating System is a handy book for someone just starting with Unix or Linux, and it''s an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little about Unix on the systems they visit. The fifth edition is the most effective introduction to Unix in print, covering Internet usage for email, file transfers, web browsing, and many major and minor updates to help the reader navigate the ever-expanding capabilities of the operating system:

In response to the popularity of Linux, the book now focuses on the popular bash shell preferred by most Linux users.Since the release of the fourth edition, the Internet and its many functions has become part of most computer user''s lives. A new chapter explains how to use ftp, pine for mail, and offers useful knowledge on how to surf the web.Today everyone is concerned about security. With this in mind, the author has included tips throughout the text on security basics, especially in the Internet and networking sections.The book includes a completely updated quick reference card to make it easier for the reader to access the key functions of the command line.

Learning the Unix Operating System

A Concise Guide for the New User

AvJohn Strang,Grace Todinom. fl.

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2001

306 kr

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If you are new to Unix, this concise book will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. Unix was one of the first operating systems written in C, a high-level programming language, and its natural portability and low price made it a popular choice among universities. Initially, two main dialects of Unix existed: one produced by AT&T known as System V, and one developed at UC Berkeley and known as BSD. In recent years, many other dialects have been created, including the highly popular Linux operating system and the new Mac OS X (a derivative of BSD).Learning the Unix Operating System is a handy book for someone just starting with Unix or Linux, and it''s an ideal primer for Mac and PC users of the Internet who need to know a little about Unix on the systems they visit. The fifth edition is the most effective introduction to Unix in print, covering Internet usage for email, file transfers, web browsing, and many major and minor updates to help the reader navigate the ever-expanding capabilities of the operating system:

In response to the popularity of Linux, the book now focuses on the popular bash shell preferred by most Linux users.Since the release of the fourth edition, the Internet and its many functions has become part of most computer user''s lives. A new chapter explains how to use ftp, pine for mail, and offers useful knowledge on how to surf the web.Today everyone is concerned about security. With this in mind, the author has included tips throughout the text on security basics, especially in the Internet and networking sections.The book includes a completely updated quick reference card to make it easier for the reader to access the key functions of the command line.

Magic Fleet

AvJohn Strang

E-bok

Engelska, 2007

59 kr

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The Magic Fleet, set in the years 1792-1798, continues the themes of the author''s Plans of the Deathless Gods (Xlibris, 2002). It recounts the arrivals in the settlement of Fridericus, South New Zealand, of New Prussia Company ships Hera and, after significant delay, Apollon and Hephaistos. Meanwhile, Hermes, returning to Europe, discovers that war has broken out between Prussia and revolutionary France--threatening the continued existence of the Company. As Europe commences an era of conflict destined to last nearly a quarter-century, ''New Prussia'' enters a period of isolation--The Great Interruption--in which its diminutive population must become self-sustaining. Philosopher Adam Sixtus, who has joined his brother Robert (director of the settlement), finds his predictions about the violent course of modern history confirmed--but envisions yet worse events to follow. In the climate of war and uncertainty Robert learns that his wife and sons have left the old world to join him. After adventures extending over the Orient, South Africa and North America, the remaining Company vessels and their passengers unexpectedly find themselves reunited and able to proceed to their destination--The Magic Fleet.

Plans of the Deathless Gods

AvJohn Strang

E-bok

Engelska, 2003

59 kr

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BOOK SUMMARY

Plans of the Deathless Gods.

The time: the seven years (1785-1792) before the breakup of European order instigated by the French Revolution.

The scene: Prussia, South Africa, New Zealand.

The characters: Curt Christoph von Allmen, who proposes the plan of a New Zealand sealing station as medium of commerce with China; his twin sister Maria, who composes an epic poem to commemorate its founding; their friend, philosopher Adam Sixtus lEstrange, whose ruminations on the times issue in a surprising discovery.

The plot: Curt Christoph, a philhellene, envisions New Zealand as the scene of a restored Apollonianismwhich his sisters epic playfully portrays, and Adam Sixtus philosophical discovery ironically supports.