{"title":"Lina Britto","description":"\u003cp\u003eLina Britto is a distinguished author whose works delve into the intricate tapestry of history and societal change. With a profound focus on historical narratives, her writings offer readers a comprehensive look at pivotal moments and movements that have shaped contemporary society. Her book, \u003cem\u003eMarijuana Boom\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to her scholarly prowess, exploring the dynamic interplay between the rise of the marijuana industry and its historical context. Britto's work is a significant contribution to the History \u0026amp; Military genre, offering readers a nuanced understanding of complex socio-economic phenomena through meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious minds, her collections invite readers to embark on an enlightening journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marijuana-boom-by-lina-britto-9780520325470","title":"Marijuana Boom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Colombia became one of the world’s largest producers of cocaine in the 1980s, traffickers from the Caribbean coast partnered with American buyers in the 1970s to make the South American country the main supplier of marijuana for a booming US drug market, fuelled by the US hippie counterculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did Colombia become central to the creation of an international drug trafficking circuit? \u003cem\u003eMarijuana Boom\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of this forgotten history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining deep archival research with unprecedented oral history, Lina Britto deciphers a puzzle: Why did the Colombian coffee republic, a model of Latin American representative democracy and economic modernisation, transform into a drug paradise, and at what cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000679809260,"sku":"9780520325470","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6475033482373.jpg?v=1763296072"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lina-britto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}