{"product_id":"9781911095071","title":"Intoxicology: A Cultural History of Drink and Drugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Like any good cocktail, this book brings together tasty ingredients in a delicious mix.” \u003ci\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntoxicology\u003c\/i\u003e is an addictive investigation into the history and culture of Narcotica - from the everyday use of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco to the illicit realm of opiates, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. The book is a witty and provocative look at why intoxication has always been a part of the human experience - from 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 times - and why the use of mind-altering substances is, and will continue to be, an essential part, however transgressive, of civilization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An insightful overview of humanity’s 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.”\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Walton is particularly, and convincingly, engrossing, an elegant and forceful stylist.” \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hilariously well-versed…Walton’s wit is deliciously dry.” \u003ci\u003eSeattle Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fluent plea for legalisation, by the only wine writer ever to admit that one of the best things about wine is the fact that it gets you pissed.” \u003ci\u003eClass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Irvine Welsh and Stuart Walton have done more than most writers to change our attitudes to drug use.” \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is the most refreshing book ever published on the subject…beautifully written.” \u003ci\u003eBig Issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Reading Stuart Walton's prose is a bit like going on some kind of trip. His erudition is dizzying.” \u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“True to its theme, Walton's compelling and trenchant polemic is apt to induce a welter of sensations.” \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176828027120,"sku":"9781911095071","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781911095071_p0.jpg?v=1763629227","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781911095071","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}