Marijuana Boom

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The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise

By Lina Britto

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Marijuana Boom by Lina Britto delves into the evolution of Colombia's cannabis trade during the 1970s and 1980s. It explores the socio-economic transformations in the Caribbean coastal region, examining how local peasants became key players in the global drug market. The book provides a historical perspective on the interplay between politics, culture, and illicit economies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the historical interplay between drug trade dynamics and regional development in Colombia. It offers insight into how marijuana cultivation contributed to economic and cultural transformations, while also engaging with broader themes of policy and international relations.

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Before 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.

How did Colombia become central to the creation of an international drug trafficking circuit? Marijuana Boom is the story of this forgotten history.

Combining 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?

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Marijuana Boom by Lina Britto is praised for its in-depth exploration of Colombia's marijuana trade and its historical significance, overshadowed by the later cocaine industry. Reviewers appreciate the book's multifaceted approach, using diverse sources including archival records and interviews. It is considered highly readable and valuable for scholars and students across various disciplines, blending rich oral histories with comprehensive archival research. The book is commended for its accessible writing style, suitable for both academic and general audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520325470

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 21 b-w photographs, 4 maps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 352

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American & Canadian History History & Archaeology History & Military Lina Britto Non-Fiction

About the Author

Lina Britto is Assistant Professor of History at Northwestern University.