El Narco: The Bloody Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels by Ioan Grillo (English) Paper

Description: El Narco by Ioan Grillo The gripping account of the out-of-control drug wars that have brought chaos to Mexico--and are now spilling into the United States. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description War is no exaggeration in discussing the bloodshed that has terrorized Mexico in the past decades. As rival cartels battle for control of a billion-dollar drug trade, the body count- 23,000 dead in five years - and sheer horror beggar the imagination of journalistic witnesses. Cartel gunmen have shot up schools and rehabilitation centers, and murdered the entire families of those who defy them. Reformers and law enforcement officials have been gunned down within hours of taking office. Headless corpses are dumped on streets to intimidate rivals, and severed heads are rolled onto dancefloors as messages to would-be opponents. And the war is creeping northward.El Narco is the story of the ultraviolent criminal organizations that have turned huge areas of Mexico into a combat zone. It is a piercing portrait of a drug trade that turns ordinary men into mass murderers, as well as a diagnosis of what drives the cartels and what gives them such power. Veteran Mexico correspondent Ioan Grillo traces the gangs from their origins as smugglers to their present status as criminal empires. The narco cartels are a threat to the Mexican government, and their violence has now reached as far as North Carolina.El Narco is required reading for anyone concerned about one of the most important news stories of the decade. Author Biography A native of England, Ioan Grillo has covered Mexico since 2001 for top newspapers, magazines and TV stations in the US and UK. He reports for Time Magazine as well as producing presentations for stations including PBS, ABC and Channel 4 of the UK. He regularly appears on radio and TV, commenting on Mexican crime and other issues. He has witnessed police and military operations, mafia killings and major seizures; hes also discussed the drug war with two Mexican presidents, three attorney generals and the U.S. ambassador, among others. Review Grillos clear-eyed, sobering account has authority and a flair for colourful anecdotes, making for disturbing but riveting reading * Metro *A superb report form the front lines of narco-violence * Independent *[A] shining example of dogged, impassioned and courageous reporting ... compelling ... his pace is furious, like driving at top speed along a wild mountain track in a pickup and there is no doubting his expertise, his compassion or his grit * Daily Express *It is hard enough to report the facts of Mexicos crazy death spiral of drug violence. Ioan Grillo goes much, much deeper. He explains why El Narco threatens the soul of this beautiful country. He tells us how we got here -- William Booth, bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean * Washington Post *A fascinating and terrifying account * Sydney Morning Herald *Heartbreaking ... El Narco is a fine work of journalism * Irish Times *Remarkable * Houston Chronicle *Puts a human face on the bloodshed * Boston Globe * Promotional The gripping account of the out-of-control drug wars that have brought chaos to Mexico- and are now spilling into the United States. Review Quote Grillos clear-eyed, sobering account has authority and a flair for colourful anecdotes, making for disturbing but riveting reading Promotional "Headline" The gripping account of the out-of-control drug wars that have brought chaos to Mexico- and are now spilling into the United States. Feature Pressing Issue: Mexicos bloody struggles to control drug cartels are no longer an issue confined by the border. Violence has reached the US and is becoming more of an issue every day. This is the book to read on the cartels. Details ISBN1408889463 Author Ioan Grillo Year 2017 ISBN-10 1408889463 ISBN-13 9781408889466 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-01-26 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Bloody Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 16pp colour plate sections Media Book DEWEY 364.1770972 Short Title El Narco Language English UK Release Date 2017-01-26 NZ Release Date 2017-01-26 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2017-04-30 Pages 352 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102195931;

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