High Society : Mind-Altering Drugs in History and Culture (B-Format) /anglais

by Mike Jay

Mind-altering substances have been integral to nearly every human society throughout history. He illustrates how these substances have influenced cultures, sparked global trade, revolutionized our understanding of the mind, established empires, and posed threats to societal structures.

180 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2024

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[Ash D · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enlightening but brief primer on, as the subtext says clearly, mind-altering drugs in history and culture. Having previously read Psychonauts, I found that there was a lot of overlap though here the focus seemed to be on entire groups of people, rather than individuals, as well as using a wider lens. Broader brushstrokes as it were.
I think Psychonauts would be the better book to read if you're interested in this space though if you already have read that and are looking for supplemental information or you're short on time and need something more condensed, then High Society is for you.

[ASC Library]

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