{"product_id":"the-dead-yard-a-story-of-modern-jamaica","title":"The Dead Yard: A Story of Modern Jamaica","description":"Named the Dolman Travel Book of the Year, The Dead Yard 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.\n\nIan 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, The Dead Yard is \"a fascinating account of a beautiful, treacherous country\" (Irish Times).\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1568586566\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1568586566.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Thomson, Ian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41500083519546,"sku":"DBV.1568586566.G","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1568586566-0.jpg?v=1783054458","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-dead-yard-a-story-of-modern-jamaica","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}