Why people recommend it
Against Excess by Mark A. Kleiman is a dense and analytically rigorous book that offers a framework for thinking about drug policy. On The Ezra Klein Show episode titled The Hidden Politics of Disorder, broadcast on October 18, 2024, guest Charles Fain Lehman recommended Mark Kleiman's work on drug policy. Lehman specifically praised Against Excess, identifying it as the most analytically sound articulation of how to approach and think about drug policy that he had ever encountered across the board. Although Lehman acknowledged that it is a dense book, he emphasized its analytical depth and soundness in addressing complex societal issues surrounding substance regulation. The recommendation underscored the book's value as an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and anyone seeking a rigorous, systematic approach to understanding the challenges and mechanics of drug policy design and implementation in modern governance.
Who recommended it
- Ezra Klein Recommended
Ezra Klein — 1 mention
“but instead I'll actually go with Mark kleinman's work on drug policy his book against excess which is in my mind the most analytically sound articulation of how to think about drug policy I've ever read just across the board it is a dense book”