Publisher's Synopsis
Martin Booth looks at the history of the oldest known, and most widely used narcotic drug. He considers religious associations, medical aspects and the influence of opium on the arts, as well as the drug's addictive effect.
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Martin Booth looks at the history of the oldest known, and most widely used narcotic drug. He considers religious associations, medical aspects and the influence of opium on the arts, as well as the drug's addictive effect.
ISBN: | 9780684816869 |
Publisher: | Simon & Schuster UK |
Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
Pub date: | 01 Jun 1996 |
DEWEY: | 362.293 |
DEWEY edition: | 20 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 400 |
Weight: | 676g |
Height: | 240mm |
Width: | 165mm |