History of the Opium Problem
Download or Read eBook History of the Opium Problem PDF written by Hans Derks and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Hans Derks |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 851 |
Release | : 2012-04-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004221581 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004221581 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis History of the Opium Problem by : Hans Derks
Book excerpt: Covering a period of about four centuries, this book demonstrates the economic and political components of the opium problem. As a mass product, opium was introduced in India and Indonesia by the Dutch in the 17th century. China suffered the most, but was also the first to get rid of the opium problem around 1950.