An anatomy of addiction : Sigmund Freud, William Halsted and the miracle drug, cocaine / Howard Markel.
| Author/creator | Markel, Howard |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Pantheon Books, ©2011. |
| Description | xx, 314 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Young Freud -- Young Halsted -- Uber coca -- An addict's death -- The accidental addict -- Cocaine damnation -- Sigmund in Paris -- Rehabilitating Halsted -- The interpretation of dreams -- The professor -- Dr. Freud's coca coda -- Dr. Halsted in limbo. |
| Abstract | The astonishing account of the decades-long cocaine use of Sigmund Freud and William Halsted. The author discusses the physical and emotional damage caused by the constant use of the then-heralded wonder drug, and of how each man ultimately changed the world in spite of it--or because of it. |
| Local note | Laupus-WCP |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010033782 |
| ISBN | 0375423303 |
| ISBN | 9780375423307 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WZ 100 M345A 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |