The Influence Of Alcohol And Other Drugs On Fatigue: The Croonian Lectures (1908)

By W.H.R. Rivers

Book Overview

The Influence Of Alcohol And Other Drugs On Fatigue: The Croonian Lectures (1908) is a book written by William Halse Rivers. The book is a collection of lectures given by Rivers at the Royal College of Physicians in London in 1908. The lectures focus on the effects of alcohol and other drugs on fatigue, and how these substances can impact the ability of individuals to perform physical and mental tasks. Rivers discusses the physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, as well as the psychological effects that they can have on the body. He also explores the relationship between fatigue and the use of drugs, and how these substances can be used to combat fatigue in certain situations. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early understanding of the impact of alcohol and drugs on the human body, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and psychology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165593726
• ISBN13: 9781165593729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"