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Drugs, Perspective, and Power | Dr. Suzanna Reiss
Drugs, Perspective, and Power | Dr. Suzanna Reiss
Dr. Suzanna Reiss seeks to reframe our perspective on the War on Drugs, highlighting how the United States has manipulated the global pharmaceutical industry to exert unprecedented geopolitical influence following World War II.
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About Dr. Suzanna Reiss
Dr. Reiss is currently an Associate Professor and Acting Graduate Chair at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she teaches courses that emphasize U.S. Foreign Relations, Imperialism, and Capitalism.
Dr. Reiss is an historian of twentieth century US history and the African Diaspora with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Her research has focused on the political economy of US expansion, the history of capitalism, Cold War and anti-colonial politics, and how designations of legality and criminality have grounded the power of the modern state. She received her MA from the University of Toronto and PhD from New York University. She spent the 2009-2010 academic year in residence at Harvard University as a Fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History. Her recent book, We Sell Drugs: The Alchemy of US Empire, tells the history of international drug control initiatives providing both material and ideological foundations for twentieth century US imperialism.
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A Journey Through History: Uncovering the Past to Shape Our Future
Explore history in a new light with The History Section podcast, hosted by Ben Kiler. This podcast delves into significant events from around the world, offering insights often overlooked in traditional narratives. With the help of historians, Ben challenges established views, shedding light on diverse perspectives and hidden truths. The ‘History Section’ is more than a history lesson; it’s a platform for understanding and learning from the past, both American and global, to improve our future. As a listener, you are encouraged to think critically and view history through a broader lens. Ideal for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of history’s impact on today’s world, this podcast aims to inform and inspire.
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Dr. Suzanna Reiss seeks to reframe our perspective on the War on Drugs, highlighting how the United States has manipulated the global pharmaceutical industry to exert unprecedented geopolitical influence following World War II.
Listen now…
About Dr. Suzanna Reiss
Dr. Reiss is currently an Associate Professor and Acting Graduate Chair at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she teaches courses that emphasize U.S. Foreign Relations, Imperialism, and Capitalism.
Dr. Reiss is an historian of twentieth century US history and the African Diaspora with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Her research has focused on the political economy of US expansion, the history of capitalism, Cold War and anti-colonial politics, and how designations of legality and criminality have grounded the power of the modern state. She received her MA from the University of Toronto and PhD from New York University. She spent the 2009-2010 academic year in residence at Harvard University as a Fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History. Her recent book, We Sell Drugs: The Alchemy of US Empire, tells the history of international drug control initiatives providing both material and ideological foundations for twentieth century US imperialism.
About The History Section Podcast
A Journey Through History: Uncovering the Past to Shape Our Future
Explore history in a new light with The History Section podcast, hosted by Ben Kiler. This podcast delves into significant events from around the world, offering insights often overlooked in traditional narratives. With the help of historians, Ben challenges established views, shedding light on diverse perspectives and hidden truths. The ‘History Section’ is more than a history lesson; it’s a platform for understanding and learning from the past, both American and global, to improve our future. As a listener, you are encouraged to think critically and view history through a broader lens. Ideal for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of history’s impact on today’s world, this podcast aims to inform and inspire.
The post Drugs, Perspective, and Power | Dr. Suzanna Reiss first appeared on The History Section Podcast.