Forces of habit : drugs and the making of the modern world / David T. Courtwright.
| Author/creator | Courtwright, David T., 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2001. |
| Description | viii, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: The psychoactive revolution -- The big three: alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine -- The little three: opium, cannabis, and coca -- The puzzle of distribution -- The sorcerer's apprentices -- A trap baited with pleasure -- Escape from commodity hell -- Opiates of the people -- Taxes and smuggling -- About-face: restriction and prohibition -- Licit and illicit drugs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-213) and index. |
| LCCN | 00061466 |
| ISBN | 0674004582 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV4997 .C68 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |