# Cocaïn: History & Culture

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $60.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq7EvNad8OJPiO5yT5gn4n4vsOSUoskaPn3hHDShvDCxt44ix_fw7U-0u2S8DY2_iIG1v2e35t87QTWbS417YPhso4dIjZ3z7utkosalI_-RFv7QjMz8_2GBAsCnBWPKpEy4l1mepVzy4AHhVEAwTWothHTZpTUz4nad6U2uiNYcTK4GzbsrzB5j2DjAXI-IALNM70Nk0updeeD1JeM6q9E5vrxr_2z-mj6Jpq1MVrXJyMVDq5t9e9-NFgtQmiFR7ABdBWewFL7DxvB2l3JbvSTfC1vvYRh3mDxEC-tR0I3KPInFjYYJy0tCyIh1bM2g74TcrBybquBmiWdjx2gC_6kGHIWx1FiL_oe3XYMiykMEDdF8e0pA0xeeioaHyaozTRMfYa_sqXF3COJuEo7SB-E1loluY8yngrrAqQxriyFDjOJUE=
- **GTIN:** 882664375515
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Hardcover book titled 'Cocaïn: History & Culture' featuring a white cover with a central image of an amber apothecary bottle.

## Description

In the popular imagination, cocaine appeared sometime in the 1970s, seemingly out of nowhere, as the ne plus ultra party drug for the disco generation; shortly thereafter, its destructive effects became impossible to ignore. But in fact, cocaine’s history of addiction dates back to the nineteenth century, when it was legal and sold over the counter to treat ailments ranging from stomachaches to cramps to teething pain in babies. For millennia before that, however, the unprocessed coca leaf had been essential to the development of indigenous South American cultures. How did the sacred plant of the Incas become the addictive white powder that held in its grip—and nearly destroyed—prominent figures like Sigmund Freud and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among countless others? And how did it get to wield the corrosive power depicted in films and television series such as Scarface and Narcos? This book tells that story.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

| SKU | Availability |
| --- | --- |
| 8736785170523 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781614287551
- **tags:** endear:film-tv-photography, live-rates, Online Store, VIOLET
- **author:** Armand Limnander
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 2.0 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 7.6 x L 10.98 x D 0.75 in
- **page count:** 184 pages
- **released on:** November 2018
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** cocaine
- **cover materials:** Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** over 100
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, coffee table book
- **Tags:** hardcover, illustrated cover, text-heavy
- **Styles:** modern, educational
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** History, Society & culture
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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