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The Voice of the Bureau: How Frederic Sondern and the Bureau of Narcotics Crafted a Drug War and Shaped Popular Understanding of Drugs, Addiction, and Organized Crime in the 1950s

2015; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/jacc.12302

1542-734X

Matthew R. Pembleton,

American Political and Social Dynamics

The Journal of American CultureVolume 38, Issue 2 p. 113-129 Original Article The Voice of the Bureau: How Frederic Sondern and the Bureau of Narcotics Crafted a Drug War and Shaped Popular Understanding of Drugs, Addiction, and Organized Crime in the 1950s Matthew R. Pembleton, Matthew R. PembletonSearch for more papers by this author Matthew R. Pembleton, Matthew R. PembletonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 June 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/jacc.12302Citations: 1Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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