{"title":"David T. Courtwright","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid T. Courtwright offers a profound exploration of societal challenges with a focus on addiction and its historical context. His works blend rigorous research with accessible insight, making complex topics engaging for readers interested in education and social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear narrative and scholarly depth, his books invite readers to understand the cultural and scientific dimensions of human behaviour. Expect thoughtful analysis that informs and provokes reflection on addiction’s impact throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-age-of-addiction-by-david-t-courtwright-9780674248229","title":"The Age of Addiction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us. Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Rod Phillips, author of \u003cem\u003eAlcohol: A History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fascinating history of corporate America's efforts to shape our habits and desires.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cem\u003eVox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be as habit-forming as cocaine, researchers tell us, and social media apps are deliberately hooking our kids. But what can we do to resist temptations that insidiously rewire our brains? A renowned expert on addiction, David Courtwright reveals how global enterprises have both created and catered to our addictions. \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Addiction\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the triumph of what he calls \"limbic capitalism,\" the growing network of competitive businesses targeting the brain pathways responsible for feeling, motivation, and long-term memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Compulsively readable. In crisp and playful prose and with plenty of needed humour, Courtwright has written a fascinating history of what we like and why we like it, from the first taste of beer in the ancient Middle East to opioids in West Virginia.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cem\u003eAmerican Conservative\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A sweeping, ambitious account of the evolution of addiction. This bold, thought-provoking synthesis will appeal to fans of 'big history' in the tradition of \u003cem\u003eGuns, Germs, and Steel\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461449957612,"sku":"9780674248229","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674248229-the-age-of-addiction.jpg?v=1774969032"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-t-courtwright.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}