Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Benjamin Breen, "The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the Global Drug Trade" (U Penn Press, 2019)
Benjamin Breen, "The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the Global Drug Trade" (U Penn Press, 2019)
Benjamin Breen, "The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the Global Drug Trade" (U Penn Press, 2019)
Thursday 26th December 2019
Explore Benjamin Breen's 'The Age of Intoxication' and learn about the history of drugs, science, and empire in this engaging podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!The Age of Intoxication: Benjamin Breen on the Birth of the Global Drug Trade
I really think that there's a larger scope for the history of drugs that goes beyond just studying individual substances or seeing them just in the context of the history of medicine, where a lot of the good work has been done, I think so far.
Imagine a world where the lines between recreational and medicinal drugs didn't exist. In 'The Age of Intoxication: Origins of the Global Drug Trade', Benjamin Breen takes us back to such a time. Hosted by Marshall Poe, this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery' explores a fascinating era when people consumed Egyptian mummies and believed tobacco could cure cancer. Breen's narrative focuses on the Portuguese colonies in Brazil and Angola, as well as Lisbon, the imperial capital.
He reveals how new drugs were discovered, commodified, and integrated into society, showing that the relationship between drugs, science, and empire has always been intertwined. Breen, an Assistant Professor at UC Santa Cruz, is joined by Lucas Richert from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Together, they dive into the rich history of drug commodification and consumption, shedding light on the moral and immoral perceptions of substances, the depopulation of the Americas due to European colonization, and the evolution of drug advertising. This episode offers a deep dive into how drugs have been shaped by global capitalism and experimental culture post-War. It's a compelling listen for anyone curious about the historical roots of our modern relationship with drugs.