Farber, David
Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108444064
- author:
- Farber, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, United States, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Crack Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed by David Farber In the late 20th century, the crack cocaine trade became a lucrative enterprise for young entrepreneurs, particularly those from African American communities. Based on extensive research, including interviews, archival records, and personal accounts, this book sheds light on the dark side of capitalism during a period of economic upheaval in America. Farber's account reveals how the crack industry was a form of economic globalization, with young men taking risks to profit from the trade. Despite the devastating consequences, the industry was often celebrated in hip-hop culture, but its impact on American society was largely overlooked. This book provides a hard-hitting examination of the crack cocaine years, exploring the intersection of crime, capitalism, and social inequality.
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