Yesterday's Addicts: American Society and Drug Abuse, 1865-1920 examines the roots of drug abuse in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the end of World War I. Through contemporary articles and reports, this book focuses on public attitudes toward drug abuse, different forms of drug abuse, firsthand accounts by drug abusers, and reasons why the United States has attempted to control drug abuse.
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Yesterday's Addicts: American Society and Drug Abuse, 1865-1920 examines the roots of drug abuse in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the end of World War I. Through contemporary articles and reports, this book focuses on public attitudes toward drug abuse, different forms of drug abuse, firsthand accounts by drug abusers, and reasons why the United States has attempted to control drug abuse.
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Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Hardcover in dust jacket., faint dust-spotting to fore-edge. dj price-clipped, no other flaws. no text marking or ownership markings. no bumps. tight binding.; 220pp., 23 first-person accounts of addiction struggles in 19th and early 20th century america. some are contemporary accounts from individuals who were dealing with aspects of the situation as non-addict "professionals". fascinating glimpse into a bygone era which was not commonly described in writing.
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Good. 1st edition, Good. Light to moderate shelf wear to covers/corners; satisfaction guaranteed. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Earthlight Books is a family owned and operated, independent bookstore serving Walla Walla, Washington since 1973.
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Good. Personal dedication on inside front cover and some turned down page corners, but otherwise in remarkable condition. Ships NOW from the shelves of Wide World Maps & MORE!
