The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs : History, Pharmacology, and Cultural Context
by Daniel M. Perrine
2020-07-24 22:22:16
The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs : History, Pharmacology, and Cultural Context
by Daniel M. Perrine
2020-07-24 22:22:16
This fascinating book presents a scientifically objective, and thoroughly documented exposition of the pharmacological and psychological effects of nearly every known substance that affects human consciousness, from alcohol to Zopiclone. It also fea...
Read more
This fascinating book presents a scientifically objective, and thoroughly documented exposition of the pharmacological and psychological effects of nearly every known substance that affects human consciousness, from alcohol to Zopiclone. It also features first-hand accounts and descriptionsof the social, cultural, and religious milieus in which many psychotropic plants are used, and discusses historical allusions to many literary and scientific figures who used or wrote of mind-altering drugs, including Freud, Dickens, Yeats, and Huxley. Intended for a wide audience of general readersseeking unbiased information, the book gives an accessible explanation of drug-receptor interaction and organic chemical structures, as well as descriptions of the discovery, isolation, and syntheses of the chemical substances responsible for drug activity. Written by an experienced chemist, thebook nevertheless keeps technical information to a minimum.
Less
