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Andean Cocaine: The Making of a Global Drug Paperback – December 31, 2008

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Illuminating a hidden and fascinating chapter in the history of globalization, Paul Gootenberg chronicles the rise of one of the most spectacular and now illegal Latin American exports: cocaine.

Gootenberg traces cocaine's history from its origins as a medical commodity in the nineteenth century to its repression during the early twentieth century and its dramatic reemergence as an illicit good after World War II. Connecting the story of the drug's transformations is a host of people, products, and processes: Sigmund Freud, Coca-Cola, and Pablo Escobar all make appearances, exemplifying the global influences that have shaped the history of cocaine. But Gootenberg decenters the familiar story to uncover the roles played by hitherto obscure but vital Andean actors as well--for example, the Peruvian pharmacist who developed the techniques for refining cocaine on an industrial scale and the creators of the original drug-smuggling networks that decades later would be taken over by Colombian traffickers.

Andean Cocaine proves indispensable to understanding one of the most vexing social dilemmas of the late twentieth-century Americas: the American cocaine epidemic of the 1980s and, in its wake, the seemingly endless U.S. drug war in the Andes.
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    The University of North Carolina Press
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    December 31, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    6.12 x 1.03 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0807832294
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0807859056
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An outstanding book, a superb example of first-rate scholarship written with energy, confidence, respect for facts, and excellent style. In addition it is a readable, fascinating, and important story. . . . It ranks among the very best contributions to several literatures and will be valued by those interested in globalization, development, and economic and business history, as well as anyone simply curious to understand the world.--American Historical Review

An indispensable point of departure for serious students of [the history of the cocaine trade].--The Latin American Review of Books

A sterling contribution to the literature of cocaine, and should be required reading for anyone seeking to understand cocaine in context.--Drug War Chronicle

Thorough, eminently readable, and fascinating. . . . This tour de force illustrates how a fresh, insightful focus on a single commodity can illuminate economic development, political and social concerns, shifting ideologies, and cultural change, both locally and globally. Highly recommended.--Choice

A book of great insight and academic rigor . . . that unearths this forgotten history.--Caretas

Puts the discussion into a global perspective. . . . Gootenberg thus joins a distinguished group of scholars. . . . Indispensable reading for graduate seminars on economic, cultural, and social history, and shall appeal not only to experts on Latin America but also to world historians and those interested in comparative history.--The Americas

Excellent. . . . Gootenberg offers a critical perspective on the place of cocaine in the Western imaginary and in the real political and economic world.--Comparative Studies in Society and Culture

The anti-cocainism that arose in the United States transformed cocaine into a global threat in the first part of the 20th century. . . . This huge work untangles the multiple mechanisms of cocaine's social, local, and global construction, which transmuted a medical drug and commodity into a world menace with a war declared against it.Gootenberg has written a history that will make history.--European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies

This excellent book adds a definitive archive-based history of cocaine. . . . A model of how to examine a particular drug substance in a specific part of the world while placing that examination in the broadest context.--Society & History

[An] exceptionally well-researched and sophisticated world history of cocaine. . . . A provocative, wide-ranging, and convincing account.--The Historian

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Andean Cocaine is an important intellectual achievement. Gootenberg uses a fluent narrative and a new and sophisticated interpretation to discuss the link between local and global events and to explain the roles played by unequal actors and institutions. A first-class book.--Marcos Cueto, Instituto de Estudios Peruanos, Lima, Peru

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0807859052
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The University of North Carolina Press; 49440th edition (December 31, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807832294
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807859056
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 1.03 x 9.25 inches
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  • druoak01
    5.0 out of 5 stars A No-nonsense, Well Researched, Scholarly Publication
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2011
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    To cover a topic as volatile and misunderstood as coca leaf and cocaine is a task as surmountable as Machu Picchu. The author is not only extensively thorough, supported by a myriad of reliable references, yet truly written in the ethnographic tradition. Many ethnographically oriented studies tend towards being a difficult read or just outright boring! Mr. Paul Gootenberg illuminates the long historical roots of these seemingly exotic substances. His distinct ability to remain non-polarized either for or against coca and its implication remains a real World journey for both author and reader. Highly recommended for those that seek truth regarding this obscured topic.
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  • aluna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exhaustive history by an "Apologetic" American
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2013
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    This book provides a fantastic foundation for orienting oneself with the history of coca and cocaine, via its development, demise, and illicitness. The amount of detail and research put into the text is impressive in its unique and comprehensive nature. This text definitely brings new information to the table that most books about cocaine either ignore, confuse, or have a complete ignorance of the topic.

    That being said, brace yourself for some repetitiveness. While the Tolken-like details are amazing the first time around, they are repeated again and again in every chapter in which they might apply. Each chapter was written as if it was its own individual essay, which is great if selective chapters are referenced in a classroom setting. However, taken as a whole, the book is circular in nature, causing the reader to sometimes lose track of the purpose behind all the detail.

    In addition to the repetitive writing style, the author occasionally makes rather "snarky" comments about anti-drug policy, especially in the case of American drug policy. This lends the voice of the text to be apologetic in nature, as if the author is embarrassed that his country has taken such a stance on drug policy. While this would not be a problem if the author had stated that this was part of his intention in writing the text, he provides no other explanations of his motives than to provide a wealth of information about the subject (supposedly objective in nature). Therefore, these comments appear inappropriate and out of place in a book that is positioned to be an encyclopedia-like reference of coca and cocaine.
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  • influence peddler
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book and worth the read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
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    If you want to know all about cocaine, this is the way. I had to read it for a class on drug history and its a wild story. It starts from the days when coca leaves were chewed by south American natives through the drug crazed 1980s. A really good book and worth the read.
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  • John D. Carew, Jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bullseye
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015
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    I was tipped off that was a highly revealing book about the role of cocaine in America. I learned what I was seeking. It will be a source book for me. .
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  • Briggon Bobb
    1.0 out of 5 stars The initial chapters were repetitive and lacked a clear train ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014
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    The initial chapters were repetitive and lacked a clear train of thought. Further, the book required a functional grasp of Spanish to interpret several sections of the material displaying a lack of understanding on the part of the author to write to his intended audience. Finally, the true impact of cocaine on society is glossed over as a non-addictive “soft” drug with little to no negative consequences of use in juxtaposition to marijuana (p.308); however fails to address the known negative health and societal risks associated with the use of cocaine and the addictive nature of the crack.
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  • Gabrielle Schmidt
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good history of cocaine
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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    I had this book for a college class I was taking. It was interesting to see the role the U.S. had in this book. Interesting read for history and health majors. Not sure how I would use the book in teaching high school students, but some idea/information may be very useful when explaining government policy.
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015
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    Good read. Lots of details.
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  • SR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent academic resource, may be a bit too dense for recreational reading
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    Very thorough book on the history of cocaine. Had to read it for a masters class on the history of the drug trade. As an academic resource, it is peerless, as a leisure read it would be a little too dense and verbose for my tastes. But, if you are interested in an exhaustive history of cocaine, this is your book.
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  • Alexander Salazar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2019
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    Great book!
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