Drug Diplomacy in the Twentieth Century

By William B. McAllister

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About the Book

Drug Diplomacy is the first comprehensive historical account of the evolution of the global drugs control regime. Including coverage of substances form heroin and cocaine to morphine, stimulants, hallucinogens and alcohol, Drug Diplomacy addresses:
* the historical development of drug laws, drug-control institutions, and attitudes about drugs
* international control negotiations and the relationship between the drug question and issues such as trade policy, national security concerns, the Cold War and medical considerations.

About the Author(s)

William B. McAllister is Lecturer in History and Faculty Consultant at the Teaching Resource Center at the University of Virginia.