Koram, Kojo
The War on Drugs and the Global Colour Line
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745338804
- author:
- Koram, Kojo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The War on Drugs and the Global Colour Line by Kojo Koram The War on Drugs has had a devastating impact on millions of people worldwide, with disproportionate effects on oppressed races. International drug prohibition has reinforced the colour line across the globe, perpetuating racism and inequality. This collection of essays reveals the racist impact of the War on Drugs, from racialised policing in the UK to the management of black bodies in Brazil. The regulation of drugs and race is a global issue, with intentional and far-reaching consequences. This book pushes forward the debate and activism led by groups such as Black Lives Matter, calling for radical changes in drug policy legislation and prison reform. It is a powerful and timely work that rings true for all those fighting racism today. By examining the intersection of drugs, law, and racism, this book sheds light on a critical issue that affects us all.
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