Kohn, Marek
Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground
- ISBN 13:
- 9781862076181
- author:
- Kohn, Marek
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground by Marek Kohn In the aftermath of World War I, a new kind of threat emerged in the streets of London. A combination of social upheaval, cultural exchange, and economic uncertainty created a fertile ground for the rise of the British drug underground. This book tells the story of how a series of events, including a tragic overdose, brought the issue to the forefront of public concern. At the heart of the story are the seedy and rebellious hedonists who frequented the city's music halls and Chinatown. Their world was one of jazz, exoticism, and danger, where the lines between reality and fantasy were constantly blurred. As the drug problem grew, so did the sense of panic and hysteria that surrounded it. Through a vivid and detailed account, Dope Girls sheds light on a pivotal moment in British history, one that continues to shape our understanding of addiction and social change today.
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