Psychoactive substances have been central to the formation of civilizations, the definition of cultural identities, and the growth of the world economy. The labelling of these substances as 'legal' or 'illegal' has diverted attention away from understanding their important cultural and historical role. This collection explores the rich analytical category of psychoactive substances from challenging historical and anthropological perspectives.
Psychoactive substances have been central to the formation of civilizations, the definition of cultural identities, and the growth of the world economy. The labelling of these substances as 'legal' or 'illegal' has diverted attention away from understanding their important cultural and historical role. This collection explores the rich analytical category of psychoactive substances from challenging historical and anthropological perspectives.
Consuming Habits: Global and Historical Perspectives on How Cultures Define Drugs: Drugs in History and Anthropology
304Consuming Habits: Global and Historical Perspectives on How Cultures Define Drugs: Drugs in History and Anthropology
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ISBN-13: | 9780415425810 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 06/25/2007 |
Edition description: | REV |
Pages: | 304 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |