{"product_id":"books-the-dead-yard-by-ian-thomson","title":"The Dead Yard","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.  Ian 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 ).","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53771585061137,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781568586564.jpg?v=1783969177","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-dead-yard-by-ian-thomson","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}