Beschreibung:
From khat to kava to ketamine, drugs are constitutive parts of cultures, identities, economies and livelihoods. This much-needed book is a clear introduction to the anthropology of drugs, providing a cutting-edge and accessible overview of the topic.
1. Introducing the Anthropology of Drugs 2. Anthropological Themes and Approaches in the Study of Drugs 3. Drugs in Archaeological and Historical Perspectives 4. Food of the Gods?: Psychedelics, spirits and healing 5. Stimulating Sociality 6. Perspectives on Addiction in Anthropology 7. Drug Economies, Livelihoods and Development 8. The Drug War and its Effects 9. Postlude: Engagements and Future Directions