Drug War Pathologies

“The strong narrative is reinforced by data-driven analysis organized in a cohesive theoretical framework. . . . Bartilow ably demonstrates the deeply embedded private interests in American drug enforcement policymaking, the economic calculus underwriting state and corporate decisionmaking, and the human cost of the drug war in the Americas.”—Pharmacy in History

“A carefully researched and pointed critique of the U.S. war on drugs. . . . Bartilow’s efforts in gathering data and making his case are commendable.”—Contemporary Sociology

“In his provocative new book, Horace A. Bartilow delves deeply into the role of class and corporate America in the design and continuing present-day implementation of the failed and increasingly counterproductive U.S.-led ‘war on drugs’ in Latin America and around the globe. A fascinating and entertaining read that will appeal to students and specialists alike.”—Bruce M. Bagley, University of Miami

“A passionate social scientist’s answer to the debate about the war on drugs, Drug War Pathologies addresses a large-scale policy issue that presses on the minds of hundreds of millions of people in dozens of countries — the war on drugs and the nature of illiberal democracy. Horace Bartilow attacks the question with scientific sophistication, exhaustive research, and élan, painting a sinister picture of how power is used at the highest levels. The arguments are controversial, perhaps even explosive, and will make this a must-read book for years to come.” — Kendall Stiles, Brigham Young University

“Makes an important contribution to debates on contemporary U.S. policy toward Latin America and the implications of the drug war for security and democracy in the region." — Enrique Desmond Aries, Baruch College, CUNY