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Explore the profound insights of 'A Narco History,' a captivating book that delves deep into the realities of the Mexican Drug War. This essential trade paperback illuminates how America's drug prohibition policies have fueled violence in Mexico, creating a narrative that transcends borders. With over 100,000 lives lost, the crisis is not only Mexico's but a reflection of U.S. involvement in drug trade dynamics. Authored by two award-winning writers, one American and the other Mexican, this compelling piece investigates the intricate connections between U.S. drug demand and the violent cartels in Mexico, revealing the powerful forces that benefit from this tumultuous relationship.
Published in 2017 by OR Books, 'A Narco History' is not just a historical account; it offers a thoughtful critique on how policies from the early 20th century have led to a modern-day catastrophe. As drug-related violence escalates, understanding the origins of this crisis becomes increasingly important. This book is perfect for readers interested in history, social justice, and those seeking to understand the complexities of the drug war.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781944869120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: OR Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781944869120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: OR Books
Description:
The term “Mexican Drug War” misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair.But this diverts attention from the U.S. role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It’s not just that Americans buy drugs from, and sell weapons to, Mexico’s murderous cartels. It’s that ever since the U.S. prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer—with increasingly deadly consequences.Mexico was not a helpless victim. Powerful forces within the country profited hugely from supplying Americans with what their government forbade them. But the policies that spawned the drug war have proved disastrous for both countries.Written by two award-winning authors, one American and the other Mexican, A Narco History reviews the interlocking twentieth-century histories that produced this twenty-first century calamity, and proposes how to end it.
Published in 2017 by OR Books, 'A Narco History' is not just a historical account; it offers a thoughtful critique on how policies from the early 20th century have led to a modern-day catastrophe. As drug-related violence escalates, understanding the origins of this crisis becomes increasingly important. This book is perfect for readers interested in history, social justice, and those seeking to understand the complexities of the drug war.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781944869120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: OR Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781944869120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: OR Books
Description:
The term “Mexican Drug War” misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair.But this diverts attention from the U.S. role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It’s not just that Americans buy drugs from, and sell weapons to, Mexico’s murderous cartels. It’s that ever since the U.S. prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer—with increasingly deadly consequences.Mexico was not a helpless victim. Powerful forces within the country profited hugely from supplying Americans with what their government forbade them. But the policies that spawned the drug war have proved disastrous for both countries.Written by two award-winning authors, one American and the other Mexican, A Narco History reviews the interlocking twentieth-century histories that produced this twenty-first century calamity, and proposes how to end it.