Ancient Psychoactive Substances

University Press of Florida, 2018

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Tracing evidence of mind-altering substances across a diverse range of ancient cultures, this collection explores how and why past civilizations harvested, manufactured, and consumed drugs. Case studies examine the use of stimulants, narcotics, and depressants by hunter-gatherers who roamed Africa and Eurasia, prehistoric communities in North and South America, and Maya kings and queens.

ISBN-13
9780813056708
ISBN-10
0813056705
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Year
2018
Publication date
2018-02-20
Pages
288
Dimensions
163x240x28
Weight
688