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Alcohol and Drugs in North America

A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

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Alcohol and Drugs in North America

A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

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.

Table of Contents

Alphabetical List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics
Preface
Chronology
Alcohol and Drugs in North America: A Historical Encyclopedia
Appendix: Documents
Petition for Interdiction and Curatorship (1890)
Harrison Narcotics Tax Act (1914)
Volstead Act (1919)
Bibliographical Tools and Reference Works
Internet Resources on Alcohol, Drugs, and Temperance History
About the Editors
Contributors and Their Entries
Index

Product details

Published Aug 27 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 980
ISBN 9781598844795
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Illustrations 102 bw illus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

David M. Fahey

Anthology Editor

Jon S. Miller

ONLINE RESOURCES

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