The Politics Of Heroin In Southeast Asia

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Current Affairs

Alfred McCoy’s landmark 1973 exposé, The Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia, traces the hidden pipeline that turned regional opium harvests into global heroin fortunes. Written in crisp, reportorial prose, this nonfiction classic connects clandestine labs, secret wars, and shifting Cold-War alliances to show how narcotics and power feed off one another.

Ideal for true-crime readers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the economics of illicit trade, McCoy’s investigation remains a touchstone text on international politics and drugs. The book’s uncompromising research laid groundwork for later documentaries and policy debates, making it a perennial source for students and journalists alike.

This well-loved trade paperback shows honest shelf wear—edge scuffs and tiny spine nicks—yet the interior is clean, unmarked, and firmly bound. Stored in a smoke-free environment, it’s ready for immediate reading or course reference without worry of lingering odors or annotations.

Whether you’re filling a gaps in Southeast Asian history or hunting a gripping true story, this affordable used copy delivers McCoy’s revelatory narrative in solid, collectible condition.