Pharmakon - Drugs & the Imagination (Paperback)

Ranging across both published and anecdotal evidence, Pharmakon traces the story of drug use as a means of self-exploration. By examining apparently simple questions such as 'what is a drug?', Pharmakon deconstructs and reconstructs the idea of drug experience. Experiences that the author believes are fundamental to the process of self-actualisation and learning. Julian Vayne has written on a number of esoteric subjects (witchcraft, the tarot and the sociology of contemporary Paganism). This book is aimed at both the general reader and those who are interested in the use of drugs in a spiritual context. Delving into areas as diverse as philosophy and neurochemistry, this is a book that in both style and content seeks to invent a new understanding of drugs in culture. From Mandrake Speaks #100 'A well researched and informative look at a variety of popular and not-so-well-known drugs. He deals with how they interact with our minds and bodies both chemically and psychologically, and how we perceive substances on a personal and society-wide scale. The similarities discussed between some drug experiences and some mental illnesses may lead to different viewpoints on both. Liberally sprinkled with folklore and anecdotes, Pharmakon examines the use of drugs in self-exploration, employing a knowledgeable, yet down-to-earth approach that's interesting and readable.'

General

Imprint:	Mandrake of Oxford
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2006
First published:	September 2006
Authors:	Julian Vayne
Dimensions:	155 x 230 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	284
ISBN-13:	978-1-869928-94-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > States of consciousness > Drug-induced states Promotions
LSN:	1-869928-94-6
Barcode:	9781869928940

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