Dr. Kawal Deep Kour is a Narcotics Research Scientist and former civil servant with a Ph.D. from IIT Guwahati. She is the author of several books, including “The History of Intoxication: Opium in Assam” and “Opium Consumption and Experience in India.” Her latest book, “Ghazipur, The Opium Mint: From 1820 to the Present,” delves into the historical significance of the Ghazipur Opium Factory and its evolution. Dr. Kour is also a member of global networks focused on narcotics and drug policy.
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Book Review: Ghazipur, The Opium Mint: From 1820 to the Present by Kawal Deep Kour
Ghazipur, The Opium Mint: From 1820 to the Present by Kawal Deep Kour offers an in-depth exploration of the opium factory in Ghazipur, India, a crucial site that played a significant role in the colonial opium trade. This meticulously researched book provides an historical narrative that spans two centuries, detailing the factory’s journey from its establishment under British colonial rule to its current status as a pharmaceutical production site.