Psychedelics Encyclopedia

by Peter Stafford

Overview

Traces the history of the use of hallucinogenic drugs and discusses the psychological and physical effects of LSD, marijuana, mescaline, and other drugs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781579511692
Publisher:	Ronin Publishing
Publication date:	02/18/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	514
File size:	27 MB
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Editorial Reviews

Psychedelic drugs have been disparaged, exalted, politicized, romanticized, and outlawed. This extraordinary volume covers the history of their development and the controversies surrounding them, including the important role played by such figures as Timothy Leary, Richard Nixon, and the CIA in politicizing their use. For LSD, peyote, marijuana, and a variety of drugs both natural and manufactured, the history, botany, chemistry, form of preparation, and distinct mental and physical effect on the user are detailed. Wisely, this book neither defends nor denigrates the use of these substances but presents well-organized and thoroughly researched information on a controversial subject. An excellent reference source for scientific and social research, this book is highly recommended.-- Gail Wood, SUNY Coll. of Technology Lib., Alfred

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