From its first publication in 1997, Altered State established itself as the definitive text on Ecstasy and dance culture. This new edition sees Matthew Collin cast a fresh eye on the heady events of the acid house 'Summer of Love' and the rave scene's euphoric escalation into commercial excess as MDMA became a mass-market narcotic. Altered State is the best-selling book on Ecstasy culture, using a cast of memorable characters to track the origins of the scene and its drug through psychedelic subcults, underground gay discos and the Balearic paradise of Ibiza, to the point where Tony Blair was using an Ecstasy anthem as an election campaign song. Altered State critically examines the ideologies and myths of the scene, documenting the criminal underside to the blissed-out image, shedding new light on the social history of the most spectacular youth movement of the twentieth century.
CONTRIBUTORS: Matthew CollinEAN: 9781846687136COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 280 gHEIGHT: 196 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Profile Books LtdDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health IssuesWIDTH: 128 cmSPINE:
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Popular music, Popular culture, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Anthropology, Psychology: states of consciousness
At last somebody has written the real history of the last ten years, and written it with such wit, verve, empathy and profound intelligence. I can't recommend this marvellous piece of work enough., Altered State is not just timely; it was crying out to be written, Altered State remains the definitive story of the last decade's love affair with MDMA and mucking about in fields just off the M25, [A] full-blooded, abrasive exploration of the rise and fall of the ecstasy scene., [E]ssential reading
Matthew Collin is the author of the critically-acclaimed books Altered State, This is Serbia Calling, The Time of the Rebels and Pop Grenade. He has worked as a correspondent for the BBC and Al Jazeera, and as the editor of The Big Issue, i-D magazine and the Time Out website. He has also written for many newspapers and magazines, including the Guardian, Observer, Wall Street Journal, The Face, Mixmag and Mojo. He is now researching a new book for Serpent's Tail about electronic dance music culture around the world.
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From its first publication in 1997, Altered State established itself as the definitive text on Ecstasy and dance culture. This new edition sees Matthew Collin cast a fresh eye on the heady events of the acid house 'Summer of Love' and the rave scene's euphoric escalation into commercial excess as MDMA became a mass-market narcotic. Altered State is the best-selling book on Ecstasy culture, using a cast of memorable characters to track the origins of the scene and its drug through psychedelic subcults, underground gay discos and the Balearic paradise of Ibiza, to the point where Tony Blair was using an Ecstasy anthem as an election campaign song. Altered State critically examines the ideologies and myths of the scene, documenting the criminal underside to the blissed-out image, shedding new light on the social history of the most spectacular youth movement of the twentieth century.
CONTRIBUTORS: Matthew CollinEAN: 9781846687136COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 280 gHEIGHT: 196 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Profile Books LtdDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health IssuesWIDTH: 128 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Popular music, Popular culture, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Anthropology, Psychology: states of consciousness
Matthew Collin is the author of the critically-acclaimed books Altered State, This is Serbia Calling, The Time of the Rebels and Pop Grenade. He has worked as a correspondent for the BBC and Al Jazeera, and as the editor of The Big Issue, i-D magazine and the Time Out website. He has also written for many newspapers and magazines, including the Guardian, Observer, Wall Street Journal, The Face, Mixmag and Mojo. He is now researching a new book for Serpent's Tail about electronic dance music culture around the world.
I was truly blessed to hear this book read aloud by the author herself. As a teacher, I have to give Refiloe five stars as she held those six year old's in the palm of her hand. If any of you know children, you know they have the concentration of a flea! The children, however, were spellbound, for just under a hour. When I reflected back on how successful the author's visit was I realized, it was the content of the book that captured their hearts. Every child could relate to one or other theme that was addressed in this beautifully illustrated book. If truth be told, it was also magnificently presented. Refiloe is a dynamic orator. Many more schools need to have her books on their library shelves and allow her to grace them with her presence.
Overall, "Atomic Habits" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the science of habit formation and make lasting changes in their behaviour. Clear's insights and strategies are applicable to individuals in all walks of life, from students and professionals to athletes and entrepreneurs.