Temple University Press returns to Weavers Way with Author Jennifer Murphy.  Her book, "Illness or Deviance: Drug Courts, Drug Treatments and the Ambiguity of Addiction"  examines the confusion and contradictions in labeling, treating, and punishing drug addiction.  Murphy’s fieldwork in a drug court and an outpatient drug treatment facility yields fascinating insights, such as how courts and treatment centers both enforce the “disease” label of addiction, yet their management tactics overlap treatment with “therapeutic punishment.” The “addict” label is a result not just of using drugs, but also of being a part of the drug lifestyle, by selling drugs. In addition, Murphy observes that drug courts and treatment facilities benefit economically from their cooperation, creating a very powerful institutional arrangement.  To participate in a discussion and book-signing, please rsvp: outreach@weaversway.coop / 215-843-2350 x 118.