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

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 t...

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Hauptverfasser:	Fahey, David M, Miller, Jon S
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alcohol Alcoholic beverage industry Alcoholism Drinking of alcoholic beverages Drug abuse Drugs Encyclopedias North America Temperance
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Zusammenfassung:	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.