Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World
by David Blistein, John H. Halpern Md
Opium has played a complicated role in human history, valued for its medicinal power while causing devastating consequences. In this wide-ranging account, David Blistein and John H. Halpern, MD, explore how an ancient flower shaped societies, influenced medicine, and left a lasting mark on the modern world.
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Opium: How an Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World examines the far-reaching significance of opium across human history.
David Blistein and John H. Halpern, MD, consider the flower’s dual legacy as a source of healing and poisoning.
The book offers a broad look at how opium has influenced the world and shaped understandings of medicine, society, and harm.
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