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Westhoff, Lotte Berendje Rozemarijn (2013)

RONALD REAGAN’S WAR ON DRUGS: A POLICY FAILURE BUT A POLITICAL SUCCESS

Master thesis | History (MA)

During the Reagan era, drug policy was altered forever and its effects touched American politics, law enforcement, justice systems, education, and even American culture. During the 1980s, arguably the largest shift in American political attitude took place, partly stemming from public fear of drug crimes. This thesis focuses on the Reagan Administration's War on Drugs. It will outline the motivations behind launching the War on Drugs, how the policies were implemented and the outcomes of the War.

War on Drugs

Ronald Reagan

Political Strategy

Law Enforcement

Author

Westhoff, Lotte Berendje Rozemarijn

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

MA American History

Supervisors

Fairclough, Adam

ECTS Credits

30

Language

en