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The Study Of Addiction Is Dominated By Scientific Empiricism And Biological Reductionism. In This Short Volume, Editors Granfield And Reinarman Make Clear The Importance Of A Balanced Approach To Addiction By Bringing To Light Critical Perspectives That Expose The Historical And Cultural Interstices In Which The Disease Concept Of Addiction Is Constructed. The Readings Selected For This Anthology Include Both The Classic Foundational Pieces And Cutting-edge Contemporary Works That Constitute Critical Addiction Studies. This Is A Perfect Addition To Drugs Or Addiction Courses In Sociology, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, And Counseling. -- Provided By Publisher.