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Ancient Psychoactive Substances
Ancient Psychoactive Substances
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.
288 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 20, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9780813056708 |
| Publishers | University Press of Florida |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 240 × 163 × 28 mm · 688 g |
| Editor | Fitzpatrick, Scott M. |