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Routledge - Opium, Empire and the Global Political Economy

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Explore the deep history of mind-altering substances with Opium, Empire and the Global Political Economy: A Study of the Asian Opium Trade 1750-1950. This book from the Asia's Transformations series examines how the nineteenth-century opium trade provides vital context for understanding modern heroin traffic and large-scale drug use today. Written to engage both academic specialists and general readers, this work offers a long-term view of our relationship with drugs. It serves as an essential resource for those studying the evolution of global trade and its social consequences. Whether you are a student of history or a professional in the social sciences, this book provides a detailed look at the economic and political forces that shaped the Asian drug trade over two centuries.

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Provides a historical perspective on the Asian opium trade from 1750 to 1950 to help explain modern drug epidemic patterns.

Written for a wide audience, making it accessible for lay readers while remaining rigorous enough for academic specialists.

Ideal for researchers and students focused on Asian studies, economic history, and the social sciences.

Part of the Asia's Transformations series, offering deep insights into the historical shifts of the region.

Analyzes the connection between empire, global political economy, and the trade of mind-altering substances.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415199182
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Multicultural Studies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 April 2005
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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