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Routledge A History of Intoxication: Opium in Assam 1800-1959

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This scholarly volume by Routledge examines the complex history of opium consumption in colonial Assam between 1800 and 1959, tracing how imperial forces, national politics, and international drug diplomacy shaped the production and distribution of opium across the region. The book analyses the emergence of drug dependency within Assam's social fabric and explores how opium production affected the agrarian economy whilst nationalist movements critiqued intoxication practices. By connecting local consumption patterns with broader geopolitical forces, this work reveals how economic interests, regulatory frameworks, and political ideologies intersected to create lasting social and economic consequences. The study combines historical research with anthropological perspectives, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how colonial policies and international agreements influenced substance use patterns in South Asia during this pivotal period.

Key Features

Traces opium consumption patterns in colonial Assam from 1800 to 1959 with detailed historical analysis.

Examines how empire, national politics, and international drug diplomacy shaped opium production and distribution.

Analyses the creation of drug dependency within Assam's social context during the colonial era.

Explores the wider implications of opium production on Assam's agrarian economy and rural communities.

Includes nationalist critique of intoxication and how political movements responded to opium use.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
13 September 2019
Listed Since
10 July 2019

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