Geography of Illegal Drugs

George F. Rengert takes a unique approach to the problem of illegal drug distribution in U.S. cities. He applies spatial diffusion models to the illegal drug trade, and explains why certain drugs are transported and found in different parts of U.S., using maps and charts to illustrate his findings.

List of contents

Preface -- Introduction -- The Distribution of Drugs at the Wholesale Level: The Kilo Connection -- The Distribution of Illegal Drugs at the Retail Level: The Street Dealers -- Drug Markets, Property Crime, and Neighborhood Viability -- Summary and Policy Implications

About the author

George F. Rengert is a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University.

Summary

George F. Rengert takes a unique approach to the problem of illegal drug distribution in U.S. cities. He applies spatial diffusion models to the illegal drug trade, and explains why certain drugs are transported and found in different parts of U.S., using maps and charts to illustrate his findings.

Product details

• Authors: George Rengert, George F Rengert
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367318505
• ISBN: 978-0-367-31850-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General