Known to the Greeks as "opos" or "opion," as "afiun" in Persian
and Arabic, and "fuyung" in Chinese, opium is at once a palliative
and a poison. Its exotic origins, its literary associations, and
the properties that are, often erroneously, attributed to it have
ensured an ongoing air of mystery.
Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy reveals the long and fascinating history of
a powerful and addictive drug and explores the changing fortunes of
the modern-day illicit opium trade, especially in the remote
regions of Asia. He answers key questions: Why have anti-drug
policies failed despite four decades of increasing effort? And what
are the shortcomings and limitations of forced eradication,
alternative development, "silver bullets," and other quick fixes?
In answering these questions, Chouvy draws upon geography,
anthropology, politics, and development studies. He shows that the
history of opium production is unexpectedly linked to the history
of Afghanistan.
A compelling account of a narcotic as old as humanity, "Opium"
offers powerful insights into the complex politics and economics of
the poppy in the world today.
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