Publication

2007-08-21 - Berg Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL8958402M
  • ISBN-139781845202514
  • ISBN-101845202511
  • Goodreads631675

Description

Khat is a natural substance that, in the Middle East, is as ubiquitous as coffee in the West. It is hugely popular in some African and Arab populations. But critics contend that it is a seriously addictive stimulant that damages the cardiovascular system. In a groundbreaking study, the authors go behind the veil of the drug, questioning its availability and its affect on its Red Sea producers. Interwoven with case studies from Djibouti to Rome, The Khat Controversy goes deeper to explore contemporary issues relating to globalization, ethnicity and culture. The first study of this contested drug, Khat provides a concise introduction to the issues surrounding Khat usage and suggests how policymakers should address them.

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Other Editions

  • The Khat Controversy: Stimulating the Debate on Drugs (Cultures of Consumption)PaperbackBerg Publishers2007-08-21

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