The Andean Cocaine Industry (Paperback)

~ (Author), Rensselaer W. Lee III (Author) "Cocaine is a big business and the Andean countries have small economies..." (more)
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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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details Paperback: 292 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 15, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312176910 ISBN-13: 978-0312176914 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book cites 24 books:

• The White Labyrinth: Cocaine and Political Power by Renssalaer Lee in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
• University of Pittsburgh by Tim Williams on page 62, and page 86
• The Shining Path of Peru by David Scott Palmer in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Drug Policy In The Americas by Peter H Smith in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Modeling the Demand for Cocaine by S Everingham in Back Matter

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Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312176910
• ISBN-13: 978-0312176914
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,634 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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

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

By	Bert Ruiz "Author" (Pleasantville, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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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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.