The Anthropology of Drugs

by Neil Carrier and Lisa L. Gezon

From khat to kava to ketamine, drugs are constitutive parts of cultures, identities, economies and livelihoods. This much-needed book is a clear introduction to the anthropology of drugs, providing a cutting-edge and accessible overview of the topic. The authors examine and assess the following key topics:

How drugs feature in anthropology and the work of anthropologists and the general role of drugs in society Comparison between biochemical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367625245
• ISBN13: 9780367625245
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"