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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an extensive history of the use of substances that alter consciousness across cultures and throughout time. The author delves beyond the commonly known history of alcohol to explore other mind-altering substances utilized by ancient civilizations. Through a historical lens, it examines the role of drugs and alcohol in religious practices, their influence on human behavior, and their impact on societies. It traces the evolution of distillation and brewing techniques, from their origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the development of modern-day practices. The book also explores the medicinal uses of psychoactive substances, their social implications and controversies, and their enduring presence in human culture. This comprehensive exploration offers a unique perspective on the complex relationship between humans and mind-altering substances, highlighting their pervasive influence on history, culture, and the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282867072_0
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