The Andean Cocaine Industry [Hardcover]

Patrick Clawson (Author), Rensselaer W. Lee (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312124007 | ISBN-13: 978-0312124007 | Publication Date: July 15, 1996 | Edition: 1st

It is commonly known that the Andean nations of Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia are the international centers of cocaine production. But until now, there has been no comprehensive view of this billion dollar industry. Using never-before unearthed information culled from their extensive field research, Patrick Clawson and Rensselaer Lee reveal the configuration of the drug industry, from the original cultivation of coca in the fields of South America to the sale of cocaine on the streets of the United States. The authors analyze the economic and political impact of the drug business on the Andean nations, including such problems as violence and the undermining of legitimate business. Through the ground-breaking work of Clawson and Lee, The Andean Cocaine Industry illuminates one of the most pervasive problems facing the world today.

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Basing their findings largely on recent field research, economist Clawson and political analyst Lee offer a thorough overview and analysis of the cocaine industry in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Convinced that the United States cannot stop the Andean cocaine trade and that what ultimately happens will depend more on local politics than on U.S. intervention, they examine cocaine use; cocaine trafficking; the effects of the industry on Andean societies, economies, and politics; and realistic policy options for shrinking the industry. Among some of their interesting findings: cocaine revenues in Peru and Bolivia are less than six percent of gross national product; for every $100 of drugs sold in the United States, the federal government spends 60? trying to control distribution. Numerous charts, graphs, and references are included. Highly recommended for academic libraries.?Gary D. Barber, SUNY at Fredonia Lib.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"A clear-eyed analysis of the Latin American cocaine business . . ." -- Foreign Affairs

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 284 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1st edition (July 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312124007
• ISBN-13: 978-0312124007
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,698,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Andean Cocaine Industry, September 12, 2000

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"wldavenport" (Newport Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Andean Cocaine Industry (Paperback)

As a person who has lived in and conducted business in Colombia, and as someone who is interested in the subjects of Colombian history, economics, and the country's struggle to maintain its own internal sovereignty, I found The Anean Cocaine Industry to be extremely informative. Bravo to Clawson and Lee -- a job well done. If you are interested in cocaine, its production and its socio-political and economic impacts, this book is an educational must read. Bottom line: a wonderfully comprehensive text on this subject.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, June 17, 2002

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Bert Ruiz "Author" (Pleasantville, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Andean Cocaine Industry (Hardcover)

"The Andean Cocaine Industry" is an expert account of drug trafficking. The authors leave no stone unturned in studying this important subject. They must be commended...this is a remarkable book.

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dirty business, February 2, 2000

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This review is from: The Andean Cocaine Industry (Paperback)

Clawson and Lee managed to compile a vast amount of data from varied sources to produce a balanced on-the-mark analysis of the cocaine industry and its impact on the region. A very impressive book.