Ancient Psychoactive Substances

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813068185
• ISBN13: 9780813068183
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"