Isbn: 9780147517609 - a brief history of vice: how bad behavior built civilization (21 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time,A Brief History of Viceexplores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide.History has never been more fun-or more intoxicating. Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization.Crackededitor Robert Evans brings his signature dogged research and lively insight to uncover the many and magnificent ways vice has influenced history, from the prostitute-turned-empress who scored a major victory for women's rights to the beer that helped create-and destroy-South America's first empire. And Evans goes deeper than simply writing about ancient debauchery; he recreates some of history's most enjoyable (and most painful) vices and includes guides so you can follow along at home. You'll learn how to: .Trip like a Greek philosopher. .Rave like your Stone Age ancestors. .Get drunk like a Sumerian. .Smoke a nose pipe like a pre-Columbian Native American. "Mixing science, humor, and grossly irresponsible self-experimentation, Evans paints a vivid picture of how bad habits built the world we know and love."-David Wong, author ofJohn Dies at the End. …

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paper Back. Zustand: New.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. 272.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 8.00x5.31x0.53 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 8.00x5.31x0.53 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time,A Brief History of Viceexplores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide.History has never been more fun or more intoxicating. Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization.Crackededitor Robert Evans brings his signature dogged research and lively insight to uncover the many and magnificent ways vice has influenced history, from the prostitute-turned-empress who scored a major victory for women s rights to the beer that helped create and destroy South America's first empire. And Evans goes deeper than simply writing about ancient debauchery; he recreates some of history's most enjoyable (and most painful) vices and includes guides so you can follow along at home. You ll learn how to: Trip like a Greek philosopher. Rave like your Stone Age ancestors. Get drunk like a Sumerian. Smoke a nose pipe like a pre Columbian Native American. Mixing science, humor, and grossly irresponsible self-experimentation, Evans paints a vivid picture of how bad habits built the world we know and love. David Wong, author ofJohn Dies at the End. …

Zustand: NEW.

paperback. Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time,A Brief History of Viceexplores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide.History has never been more funor more intoxicating. Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization.Crackededitor Robert Evans brings his signature dogged research and lively insight to uncover the many and magnificent ways vice has influenced history, from the prostitute-turned-empress who scored a major victory for women's rights to the beer that helped createand destroySouth America's first empire. And Evans goes deeper than simply writing about ancient debauchery; he recreates some of history's most enjoyable (and most painful) vices and includes guides so you can follow along at home. You'll learn how to: Trip like a Greek philosopher. Rave like your Stone Age ancestors. Get drunk like a Sumerian. Smoke a nose pipe like a preColumbian Native American."Mixing science, humor, and grossly irresponsible self-experimentation, Evans paints a vivid picture of how bad habits built the world we know and love."David Wong, author ofJohn Dies at the EndPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 272 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. A Brief History of Vice | How Bad Behavior Built Civilization | Robert Evans | Taschenbuch | 259 S. | Englisch | 2016 | Penguin LLC US | EAN 9780147517609 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time,A Brief History of Viceexplores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide.History has never been more funor more intoxicating. Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization.Crackededitor Robert Evans brings his signature dogged research and lively insight to uncover the many and magnificent ways vice has influenced history, from the prostitute-turned-empress who scored a major victory for women's rights to the beer that helped createand destroySouth America's first empire. And Evans goes deeper than simply writing about ancient debauchery; he recreates some of history's most enjoyable (and most painful) vices and includes guides so you can follow along at home. You'll learn how to: Trip like a Greek philosopher. Rave like your Stone Age ancestors. Get drunk like a Sumerian. Smoke a nose pipe like a preColumbian Native American."Mixing science, humor, and grossly irresponsible self-experimentation, Evans paints a vivid picture of how bad habits built the world we know and love."David Wong, author ofJohn Dies at the End 272 pp. Englisch. …