Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
David Farber, "Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
David Farber, "Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
David Farber, "Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed" (Cambridge UP, 2019)
Wednesday 16th October 2019
David Farber discusses the crack cocaine era's impact on communities, street capitalism, and systemic racism in this compelling episode.
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Get the buttons here!The Crack Era: Unveiling Street Capitalism and the Decade of Greed
In my mind, that's what the crack cocaine Years were all about. Just to give readers a sense of, you know, the time period you're covering here is: when is crack really at the height of its popularity?
What happens when the American Dream turns into a nightmare fueled by crack cocaine? Historian David Farber offers a gripping narrative in his book, 'Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed'. This episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery' features an in-depth conversation with Farber, hosted by Marshall Poe. They dive into the turbulent 1980s, exploring how young men gambled their lives in the lucrative but perilous crack trade.
The discussion sheds light on the socio-economic conditions that made this possible, focusing on the de-industrializing America where market forces reigned supreme and entrepreneurial risk-taking was glorified. Through interviews, archival research, judicial records, and underground videos, Farber paints a vivid picture of the era. He highlights the devastating impact on inner-city communities, the racial dynamics at play, and the rise of the prison industry that disproportionately targeted African Americans.
This episode is not just a history lesson; it's a sobering look at a dark chapter in American capitalism that continues to resonate today. If you're curious about how street capitalism intersected with greed and systemic racism, this conversation is a must-listen.