A Brief History of Drugs
From the Stone Age to the Stoned Age
$42.96
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
5 January 1999
Summary
A clear-eyed look at the instrumental role drugs have played in our cultural, social, and spiritual development.
- First American publication of the surprising European bestseller.
- Examines everything from the ancient use of ergot and datura to the modern phenomenon of “designer” drugs such as Ecstasy and crack cocaine.
From remotest antiquity to the present era of designer drugs and interdiction, drugs have played a prominent role in the cultural, spiritua…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892818266 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0892818263 |
| Author: | Antonio Escohotado |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Park Street Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 5 January 1999 |
| Weight: | 231g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 139mm x 210mm |
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Critics Review
“This book examines natural substances used by different cultures to alter the mind.
“A fascinating and informative history of humankind’s checkered and often ambivalent relationship with psychoactive plants and drugs. From the role of the opium poppy in ancient Mesopotamia and the ergot-based mystery cult of Eleusis, through the opium wars in China and the persecution of medieval herbalist witches, up to the ‘psychedelic rebellion’ of the sixties and the insanities of the current ‘war on drugs,’ Eschohotado covers an enormous subject with scholarly acumen and brings the light of reason to bear on topics often shrouded in bigotry, ignorance, and cupidity. Highly recommended!” * Ralph Metzner, Ph.D., author of The Unfolding Self and Green Psychology *
“This book examines natural substances used by different cultures to alter the mind. Makes for interesting, thought provoking reading.” * American Herb Association, Vol 16:4 *
Antonio Escohotado
Antonio Escohotado is a professor of philosophy and social science methodology at the National University of Distance Education in Madrid, Spain. He travels widely, offering lectures and seminars on the subject of drugs and history.
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