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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
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- ISBN
- 9781626365407
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1626365407
ISBN-13
9781626365407
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168535620
Product Key Features
Book Title
Flowers in the Blood : the Story of Opium
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Social History, Modern / General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Psychopathology / Addiction
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Psychology, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"This book covers the subject of opium from the earliest historical references to the present time... Flowers in the Blood provides a fascinating documentation for a sane approach to opium and opiates." -William S. Burroughs "Not a pro-drug sermon, but a thoroughgoing and at times very funny debing of anti-drug paranoia... An irreverent, exuberant, and sometimes eminently sensible affair ." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is the best this critic has ever read on the full history of the drug." - Whittier, CA News "Dean Latimer and Jeff Goldberg have produces a well-written book setting forth the history of opium use, in which they do not disguise their hostility to the scapegoating of drugs and drug users." -Thomas Szasz, Inquiry
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
362.293
Synopsis
The ultimate book on the incredible, and complex history of opium throughout the world. Flowers in the Blood lifts the veil of mystery that has surrounded opium down through the ages. Inside, discover: Why a three-thousand-year-old statue of a Greek goddess was crowned with poppies The formulas for Hippocrates's ancient opium remedies Why the Islamic councils of the wise vilified hashish but venerated opium What really provoked the Opium Wars in China Why John Jacob Astor quit the opium trade The unique role played by Chinese opium in the birth of the American labor movementOpium has played a dramatic and varied role in human history, inspiring religious veneration, scientific exploration, the bitterest rancor, and the most fanciful ecstasy. Now, authors Jeff Goldberg and Dean Latimer have provided a complete, insightful history of opium.Along the way, the authors provide details of the addictions of S. T. Coleridge, Thomas De Quincey, and other literary opium-eaters of the nineteenth century, as well as chronicling the progress of antidrug laws and the ongoing search for an addiction cure.Originally published in 1981, this edition of Flowers in the Blood has been updated with a new preface by Goldberg. At times disconcerting--raising serious questions about attitudes and approaches toward powerful drugs and their control-- Flowers in the Blood is an essential addition to the literature of opium, and a wide-awake look at the stuff that dreams (and nightmares) are made of.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home., The ultimate book on the incredible, and complex history of opium throughout the world. Flowers in the Blood lifts the veil of mystery that has surrounded opium down through the ages. Inside, discover: Why a three-thousand-year-old statue of a Greek goddess was crowned with poppies The formulas for Hippocrates's ancient opium remedies Why the Islamic councils of the wise vilified hashish but venerated opium What really provoked the Opium Wars in China Why John Jacob Astor quit the opium trade The unique role played by Chinese opium in the birth of the American labor movement Opium has played a dramatic and varied role in human history, inspiring religious veneration, scientific exploration, the bitterest rancor, and the most fanciful ecstasy. Now, authors Jeff Goldberg and Dean Latimer have provided a complete, insightful history of opium. Along the way, the authors provide details of the addictions of S. T. Coleridge, Thomas De Quincey, and other literary opium-eaters of the nineteenth century, as well as chronicling the progress of antidrug laws and the ongoing search for an addiction cure. Originally published in 1981, this edition of Flowers in the Blood has been updated with a new preface by Goldberg. At times disconcerting--raising serious questions about attitudes and approaches toward powerful drugs and their control-- Flowers in the Blood is an essential addition to the literature of opium, and a wide-awake look at the stuff that dreams (and nightmares) are made of. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home., The incredible and complex history of opium throughout the world. Opium has played a dramatic and varied role in human history, inspiring religious veneration, scientific exploration, the bitterest rancor, and the most fanciful ecstasy.
LC Classification Number
HV5816
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Latimer, Dean
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- b***r (963)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived quickly... it was new as described by the seller, however the photo showed it with a slipcover and it did not arrive with on. The seller was glad to accept a return and refund me the total. I would definitely do business with them again in the future.
- r***e (668)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePrompt shipment, and the book arrived quickly. Better packaging materials could have been used, as it was shipped in a poly mailer sealed tight with zero padding to protect again bumps/damage, but the book arrived in acceptable condition. The description was vague, and it's not worth trying to send back. I'll still keep/use the books as is. Thanks.Seeing Things John's Way: The Rhetoric of the Book of Revelation (#186900309708)
- k***6 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in perfect condition. Seller shipped it out fast and it was delivered within the week (in the United States). It was very well packaged and worth the money. Would 100% recommend this seller!
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- b***r (963)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived quickly... it was new as described by the seller, however the photo showed it with a slipcover and it did not arrive with on. The seller was glad to accept a return and refund me the total. I would definitely do business with them again in the future.
- r***e (668)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePrompt shipment, and the book arrived quickly. Better packaging materials could have been used, as it was shipped in a poly mailer sealed tight with zero padding to protect again bumps/damage, but the book arrived in acceptable condition. The description was vague, and it's not worth trying to send back. I'll still keep/use the books as is. Thanks.Seeing Things John's Way: The Rhetoric of the Book of Revelation (#186900309708)
- k***6 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in perfect condition. Seller shipped it out fast and it was delivered within the week (in the United States). It was very well packaged and worth the money. Would 100% recommend this seller!