American Epidemic: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis Paperback – 22 October 2019

John McMillian . New Pr . English

A first-of-its kind collection of the most vivid reporting about the most lethal addiction crisis ever Just a few years ago, the opioid crisis could be referred to as a "silent epidemic," but it is no longer possible to argue that the scourge of opiate addiction being overlooked. This is in large part thanks to the extraordinary writings featured in this volume, which includes some of the most impactful reporting in the United States in recent years addressing the opiate addiction crisis. American Epidemic collects, for the first time, the key works of reportage and analysis that provide the best picture available of the origins, consequences, and human calamity associated with the epidemic. Spirited, informed, and eloquently written, American Epidemic will serve as an essential introduction for anyone seeking insight into the deadliest drug crisis in American history.

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About the Author

Hi! I'm an associate professor of history at Georgia State University, in Atlanta. Previously I've taught in the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature at Harvard, and I earned my PhD in American history from Columbia University. I've recently begun a new project book project, on crime, policing, and police corruption in New York City, from the early-1960s until 2001. (I have a long ways to go, but I don't think I've ever been more excited about a writing topic.) Thanks for your interest!

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