The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug. (Books).Bennett Alan Weinberg and Bonnie K. Bealer. The World of Caffeine: The Science and Culture of the World's Most Popular Drug. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Routledge, 2001. Caffeine is the world's most consumed drug, far surpassing nicotine and alcohol. It is freely available almost everywhere, unregulated, offered over the counter in tablet and capsule form, and even added to beverages intended for children. More than 85% of Americans use significant amounts of caffeine daily. Yet despite that, and despite the fact that caffeine may be the most widely studied drug in history, very few in this country know much about it. That can be remedied by reading The World of Caffeine, an educational and entertaining book containing a generous amount of captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. cultural anecdotes, historical knowledge, and scientific information about the world's most commonly used mood-altering drug. In a nutshell, caffeine-yielding plants were discovered in Paleolithic times, as early as 700,000 years ago. After the introduction of coffee and tea to the Europe in the 17th century, caffeine quickly achieved a pervasive cultural presence. In modern day America coffee is being increasingly used by teenagers and tea is also increasing in popularity -- even Starbucks offers a variety of teas. For those interested in studies of caffeine's physical effects Physical effects is the term given to a sub-category of special effects in which mechanical or physical effects are recorded. Physical effects are usually planned in preproduction and created in production. there is an appendix providing that information. There is also an appendix listing the caffeine content of various foods and beverages, soft drinks, and medications, plus diagnostic criteria for caffeine intoxication Noun 1. caffeine intoxication - poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products caffeinism intoxication, poisoning, toxic condition - the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance . In addition, the book contains numerous end notes and a very detailed set of references. The authors conclude their opus as follows, "Caffeine propels both idleness and industry. In the coffee house it feeds idleness, whether it is the productive idleness of talk of politics, art, or social engagement, or the useless or even inimical inimical, n a homeopathic remedy whose actions hinder, but do not counteract those of another. Also called incompatible. idleness of gaming and gossip; in the workplace, it fuels the mental and physical stimulation that make possible long hours, punctuality Punctuality Fogg, Phileas completes world circuit at exact minute he wagered he would. [Fr. Lit.: Around the World in Eighty Days] Gilbreths disciplined family brought up to abide by strict, punctual standards. [Am. Lit. , alertness, and alacrity a·lac·ri·ty n. 1. Cheerful willingness; eagerness. 2. Speed or quickness; celerity. [Latin alacrit ; and in the studio, it stirs the artist's imagination and creative energies. And it does these things with little or no harm to the prudent user. Of no other drug, nor any other agency known to man, can we say the same." |
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