ISBN: 9780316453387
Editorial: Little
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 384
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Críticas "A rowdy banquet of a book...A refreshingly erudite rejoinder to the prevailing wisdom."--New York Times"A superb panoramic study of intoxication...capacious and wisely humane."--The World of Fine Wine"A witty and erudite homage to alcohol."--City Journal"Elegant, well-argued, and occasionally dryly humorous."--Master of Malt"This enlightening and scientific book, which explains how alcohol has lubricated innovation and social trust through history, is a breath of unconventionality, and even risk-taking, in a North American society that is increasingly fixating on puritanism, 'safetyism' and orthodoxy of opinion."--The Province"Wide-ranging and provocative...Drunk helpfully synthesizes the literature, then underlines its most radical implication: Humans aren't merely built to get buzzed--getting buzzed helped humans build civilization."--The Atlantic"Drunk is one of those rare, enthralling books that is as entertaining as it is enlightening. Slingerland's uproarious and erudite exploration of the history, anthropology, and science of intoxicants will revolutionize how you drink and think."--Daniel E. Lieberman, Edwin M Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University, and author of Exercised"Engrossing. This heady book is best savored as a fresh take on a contentious topic."--New Scientist"Drunk is a punchy and stimulating intellectual cocktail that takes a fresh look at one of our species' most puzzling obsessions--our routine consumption of sublethal dosages of a psychoactive poison. Despite a deep erudition that effortlessly weaves together history, anthropology, genetics, and chemistry, Slingerland's book feels like a chat with an old friend over a couple of pints. You'll learn a lot, but you won't notice, because you'll be so entertained."--Joseph Henrich, author of The WEIRDest People in World, and Professor and Chair of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University"A brilliant and definitive book. Alcohol has been used and abused by more people in more places at more times than all other intoxicants combined. The story of drinking is, indeed, the story of humanity, and Edward Slingerland tells it with endearing wit, irreverence, wisdom, and profound insight. "--Wade Davis, author of Magdalena: River of Dreams"A fascinating account of our obsession with the demon drink."--Iain Gately, author of Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol"A spirited look at drinking"--Kirkus"Absorbing...Slingerland makes a compelling case that human societies have been positively shaped by alcohol."--The Wall Street Journal"An eminently enjoyable, irreverent, and informative romp through the world of intoxicants. Drunk is a milestone in the field." --Brian Hayden, author of The Power of Feasts"Compelling and, above all, a whole lot of irreverent fun."--Smithsonian Magazine"Cooperation on a large scale is vital to the success of contemporary society. In this fascinating, funny and readable book, Professor Slingerland presents the case that alcohol is part of a cultural toolkit honed over thousands of years to help us all get along in a complex world. Drunk shines a new light on our love-hate relationship with booze."--Greg Wadley, University of Melbourne"Does booze make us human? In this wide-ranging, provocative, and very funny exploration, Edward Slingerland makes an excellent case that intoxication is a powerful force for trust and love. From the first paragraph about the appeal of masturbation, Twinkies, and alcohol, to the rousing ending where Slingerland urges us to leave a place for ecstasy in our lives, Drunk is a delight."--Paul Bloom, author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion"Slingerland ... weaves modern scientific studies with ancient mythology. An illuminating yet conversational study that takes an anthropological approach to a widespread and often puzzling human behavior."--Jeffrey Meyer, Library Journal"This book is a love letter to Dionysius. Even as it aroused memories of patien
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Slingerland, Edward
- Editorial: Little
- N° Paginas: 384
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
