Why do people use drugs? What happens when people are intoxicated? Are we being medicated into normality? Drugs and intoxication have been facts of human life for millennia. Across the world, many people use illicit drugs, smoke, and drink alcohol. Yet very little has been written about their experiences.
Mila is a new student who is grappling with social theory for the first time and trying to understand what makes sociology so important. Written as a novel, it is an engaging introduction to classic and contemporary debates.
Methods for Investigating Criminal Entrepreneurs and the Illicit Drug Economy
Exploring the intricate dynamics of cybercrime and cybersecurity, this book delves into darknet cryptomarkets and their implications for privacy, autonomy, and surveillance. It highlights the ongoing tensions between citizens, states, NGOs, and corporations as they navigate technological advancements. The narrative reveals the internet's dual nature, fostering both counter-publics and enabling state and corporate control over data infrastructure, raising critical concerns about confidentiality and the potential for ungovernable spaces that facilitate illicit activities.