Out of It
A Cultural History of Intoxication
Walton, Stuart
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
Like any good cocktail, this book brings together tasty ingredients in a delicious mix. Boston Herald
Walton is hilariously well-versed in wine terminology, and his wit is deliciously dry. Seattle Weekly
Out of It is a thoroughly addictive examination of intoxicants, from the everyday substances of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco to the illicit realm of opiates, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. More than a mere (if heady) catalog of intoxicants, however, Stuart Waltons book is a smart, wry look at why intoxication has always been a part of the human experiencefrom our earliest Stone Age rituals to the practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans, right on up through the Victorian era and ending with a flourish in modern timesand more significantly, why the use of intoxicants is, and will continue to be, an essential part of being human.
An insightful overview of humanitys historical and cultural attachment to various intoxicants. . . . It deserves a prominent place in the emerging discussion reshaping understanding and policies regarding intoxication and the use of drugs and alcohol.Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Walton is particularly, and convincingly, engrossing, an elegant and forceful stylist.The Guardian
BOOK REVIEWS
Walton is particularly, and convincingly, engrossing, an elegant and forceful stylist, and were this a longer review I would quote copiously to prove the point. For the moment, you will have to take this on trust.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1400049768
ISBN(13-digit): 9781400049769
Dewey Decimal: 301
Book Publisher: Random House Inc
Language: ENG
Paper Weight (lb): .955 lb
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