Marshall Poe
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Lina Britto, "Marijuana Boom: The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise" (U California Press, 2020)
Lina Britto, "Marijuana Boom: The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise" (U California Press, 2020)
Lina Britto, "Marijuana Boom: The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise" (U California Press, 2020)
Wednesday 15th April 2020
Lina Britto reveals the untold story of Colombia's marijuana boom and its societal impacts on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!The Untold Story of Colombia's Marijuana Boom with Lina Britto
So trying to understand how those discourses about violence created incredible limits to our understanding of what happened and in a way defined the conversation for Decades to come.
Imagine a time when Colombia was known not for its coffee but for its marijuana. In this compelling episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with Lina Britto, the author of 'Marijuana Boom: The Rise and Fall of Colombia's First Drug Paradise'. Britto takes us on a journey back to the late 1960s, a pivotal period that marked Colombia's transformation from a coffee republic to a narcotics nation.
This isn't your typical tale of drug lords and cartels; instead, Britto sheds light on the often overlooked first boom in illicit drugs in the Greater Magdalena region. She argues that this boom wasn't merely due to the absence of state control or moral failings of consumers but was part of a broader narrative involving nation-state formation, agrarian modernization, and interstate relations in the Americas.
The episode dives deep into the societal impacts, musical influences, and violence that were all part of this historical moment. Britto's personal connection to the topic adds an authentic and engaging layer to the conversation, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the complex history of drugs and recovery. Whether you're a history buff, a student, or just someone curious about Colombia's past, this episode offers a fresh perspective that will leave you thinking long after it's over.