Cocaine: An Unauthorized Biography

Cocaine encompasses much more than crime and profit; it delves into themes of psychoanalysis, imperialism, exploitation, and power dynamics. It argues that understanding the impact of cocaine is essential to grasping significant aspects of twentieth-century social history. The exploration traces the drug's evolution from its initial medical applications to the global turmoil it generates today. The research spans diverse locations, including the British Library, American prisons, and the streets of New York, as well as the jungles of Bolivia and Colombia. This multifaceted investigation reveals the complex interplay between cocaine and societal issues across time and geography.

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