Authors: B. Weinberg, Bonnie K. Bealer
Caffeine is the world's most popular drug! Almost all of us start our day with a jolt of caffeine from coffee, tea or cola. And many of us crave chocolate when we're stressed or depressed. Without it we're lethargic, head-achy and miserable. Why? Why do we crave caffeine? How much do we really know about our
number one drug of choice?Here is the first natural, cultural, and artistic history of our favorite mood enhancer-how it was discovered, its early uses, and the unexpected parts it has played
in medicine, religion, painting, poetry, learning, and love.
Weinberg and Bealer tell an intriguing story of a remarkable substance that has figured prominently in the exchanges of trade and…
One of the best non-fiction I have ever read. Very interesting! It covers history, science, commerce and many other aspects of caffeine culture. Caffeine is THE drug of choice of most of the world… This book was supposedly used but came to me in perfect condition. Thank you!
