Alcohol and Drugs in North America [2 volumes]: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

Alcohol and Drugs in North America [2 volumes]: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]
ISBN-10
ISBN-13
9798216044307
Category
History
Pages
968
Language
English
Published
2013-08-27
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Authors
David M. Fahey, Jon S. Miller

Description

Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in society, regardless of socioeconomic class. This encyclopedia looks at the history of all drugs in North America, including alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and even chocolate and caffeinated drinks. This two-volume encyclopedia provides accessibly written coverage on a wide range of topics, covering substances ranging from whiskey to peyote as well as related topics such as Mexican drug trafficking and societal effects caused by specific drugs. The entries also supply an excellent overview of the history of temperance movements in Canada and the United States; trends in alcohol consumption, its production, and its role in the economy; as well as alcohol's and drugs' roles in shaping national discourse, the creation of organizations for treatment and study, and legal responses. This resource includes primary documents and a bibliography offering important books, articles, and Internet sources related to the topic.

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