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Exploring the intricate history of humanity's relationship with psychoactive substances, this book delves into the cultural, spiritual, and social impacts of drugs from ancient times to the present. It highlights significant historical events, such as the opium wars and the psychedelic movements of the 1960s, while contrasting drug-tolerant societies with those advocating strict prohibition. Through scholarly analysis, it challenges the stigma surrounding drugs and emphasizes the importance of understanding their role in societal development rather than demonizing them.
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A Brief History of Drugs, Antonio Escohotado Espinosa
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- A Brief History of Drugs
- Subtitle
- From the Stone Age to the Stoned Age
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Antonio Escohotado Espinosa
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780892818266
- Category
- World history, Motivation and Self-help
- Description
- Exploring the intricate history of humanity's relationship with psychoactive substances, this book delves into the cultural, spiritual, and social impacts of drugs from ancient times to the present. It highlights significant historical events, such as the opium wars and the psychedelic movements of the 1960s, while contrasting drug-tolerant societies with those advocating strict prohibition. Through scholarly analysis, it challenges the stigma surrounding drugs and emphasizes the importance of understanding their role in societal development rather than demonizing them.