The chemical muse drug use and the roots of Western civilization Hillman, D. C. A. (David Charles Ammon Hillman) creator text bibliography nyu New York Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press 2008 1st ed. monographic eng
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243 pages ; 22 cm. In the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, drugs were vital for use in medicine, religious ceremonies, and war campaigns. Citing examples in myths, medicinal texts, and literature, this book shows how drugs influenced and inspired the artists, philosophers, and politicians whose ideas have formed the basis for civilization as we know it. D.C.A. Hillman. Includes bibliographical references (pages [231]-235) and index. Drug abuse History Drugs Social aspects History Abuso de drogas Historia Drogas Aspectos sociales HV 5801 H654c 2008 362.29 9780312352493 (alk. paper) 0312352492 (alk. paper) 2008018430 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0817/2008018430.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0817/2008018430.html 080424 20250217120413.0 103180 eng