{"product_id":"the-anthropology-of-drugs-9780367625269","title":"The Anthropology of Drugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. The authors examine and assess the following key topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow drugs feature in anthropology and the work of anthropologists and the general role of drugs in society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComparison between biochemical and pharmacological approaches to drugs and bio-socio-cultural models of understanding drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvolutionary origins of psychotropic drug sensitivity and archaeological evidence for the spread of psychoactive substances in pre-history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrugs in spiritual and religions contexts, considering their role in altered states of consciousness, divination and healing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStimulant drugs and the ambivalence with which they are treated in society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddiction and dependency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrug economies, livelihoods and the production and distribution segments of drug commodity chains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrug policies and drug wars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrugs, race and gender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe future of the study of drugs and anthropological professional engagements with solving drug problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the inclusion of chapter summaries and many examples, further reading and case studies - including drug tourism, drug industries in the Philippines and Mexico, Afghanistan and the 'Golden Triangle' and the opioid crisis in North America - \u003ci\u003eThe Anthropology of Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal introduction for those coming to the topic for the first time, and also for those working in the professional and health sectors. It will be of interest to students of anthropology and to those in related disciplines including sociology, psychology, health studies and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Bristol, UK. He has conducted much research into the production, trade and consumption of khat in Kenya and beyond, as well as further research into the theme of drugs, including a current project on cannabis in Africa. Wider interests include film, photography and urban development in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa L. Gezon\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology, University of Alabama-Birmingham, USA. She has studied political ecology and protected area management in Madagascar. She developed an interest in the production, trade and consumption of khat in northern Madagascar because of its perceived threat to the protected forest. She has also studied multiple subjects related to health and wellness on topics such as tourism, yoga and exercise on a bicycle-pedestrian trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394643890450,"sku":"9780367625269","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d5c87dab-ae7c-4227-bf1f-da640a3fa440.jpg?v=1729012257","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-anthropology-of-drugs-9780367625269","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}