How to Change Your Mind

The No.1 New York Times Bestsellerbr>br>''Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe'' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Yearbr>br>Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind.br>br>Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness.br>br>''A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan''s adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he''s giving birth to himself'' Oliver Burkeman, Guardianbr>br>''A mind-altering book ... full of transformations'' Richard Godwin, Evening Standardbr>br>''An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force'' John McKenna, Irish Timesbr>br>''Entertaining and engrossing'' Paul Laity, Financial Timesbr>br>''Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written'' Mick Brown, Literary Reviewbr>br>''An astounding book'' Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine>

Product details

• Authors: Michael Pollan, Pollan Michael
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.05.2019
• EAN: 9780141985138
• ISBN: 978-0-14-198513-8
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Entheogens & Visionary Substances, Personal & public health, Psychology: states of consciousness, Neurosciences, Social and cultural history, Personal and public health / health education, Regulation of medicines and medical devices, Regulation Of Medicines & Medical Devices