Cocaine

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Exploring the multifaceted narrative of cocaine, the book delves into its historical significance beyond crime, touching on themes of psychoanalysis, exploitation, and power dynamics. Streatfeild traces the drug's journey from early medical applications to its contemporary global impact, highlighting how integral it is to understanding twentieth-century social history. His extensive research spans diverse locations, including the British Library, American prisons, and South American jungles, revealing the complex interplay between cocaine and societal issues.