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The Cosmic Serpent
Jeremy Narby
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Description for The Cosmic Serpent
Paperback. A fascinating and unique anthropological study. Num Pages: 272 pages, b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: JMTK; PDZ; PSAK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 262.
'Cutting edge' - GUARDIAN
'Thoroughly enjoyable' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
While living among Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby became intrigued by their claim that their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemistry was communicated to them directly while under the influence of hallucinogens.
Despite his initial scepticism, Narby found himself engaged in an increasingly obsessive personal quest. The evidence he collected - on subjects as diverse as molecular biology, shamanism, neurology and ancient mythology - led inexorably to the conclusion that the Indians' claims were literally true: to a consciousness prepared with drugs, specific biochemical knowledge could indeed ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780753808511
SKU
V9780753808511
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-96
About Jeremy Narby
Jeremy Narby studied history at the University of Canterbury and received a PhD in anthropology from Stanford University. For two years he lived with the Ashaninca Indians in the Peruvian Amazon, studying their methods of using the rainforest's resources. He lives in Switzerland with his wife and children.
Reviews for The Cosmic Serpent
Books such as Narby's are at the cutting edge of contemporary thought . . . [The Cosmic Serpent] ought to be something of an intellectual cause celebre
GUARDIAN
A thoroughly enjoyable read
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Highly enjoyable, convincing and well illustrated
TLS
A Copernican revolution for the life sciences
MEDICAL TRIBUNE
An intriguing ... Read more
GUARDIAN
A thoroughly enjoyable read
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Highly enjoyable, convincing and well illustrated
TLS
A Copernican revolution for the life sciences
MEDICAL TRIBUNE
An intriguing ... Read more