{"product_id":"the-dead-yard-a-story-of-modern-jamaica-9781568586564","title":"The Dead Yard: A Story of Modern Jamaica","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed the Dolman Travel Book of the Year, \u003cem\u003eThe Dead Yard\u003c\/em\u003e paints an unforgettable portrait of modern Jamaica. Since independence, Jamaica has gradually become associated with twin images--a resort-style travel Eden for foreigners and a new kind of hell for Jamaicans, a society where gangs control the areas where most Jamaicans live and drug lords like Christopher Coke rule elites and the poor alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Thomson's brave book explores a country of lost promise, where America's hunger for drugs fuels a dependent economy and shadowy politics. The lauded birthplace of reggae and Bob Marley, Jamaica is now sunk in corruption and hopelessness. A synthesis of vital history and unflinching reportage, \u003cem\u003eThe Dead Yard\u003c\/em\u003e is \"a fascinating account of a beautiful, treacherous country\" (\u003cem\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nation Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781568586564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.77h x 6.12w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2011 pg. 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011 pg. 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/05\/2011 pg. 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ian Thomson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42753360855221,"sku":"9781568586564","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_a146c431-b665-4cbf-a48e-201b1411a29e.jpg?v=1677594002","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-dead-yard-a-story-of-modern-jamaica-9781568586564","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}