Love and Addiction Peele, Stanton and Brodsky, Archie

Description

1975 edition. Paperback cover has some creasing. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This thought-provoking work by Stanton Peele, a pioneering figure in the field of addiction studies, challenges the prevailing medical model of addiction and its emphasis on abstinence. Published in 1975, “Love and Addiction” arrived at a pivotal moment when the counterculture’s experimentation with drugs and alternative lifestyles was colliding with the traditional view of addiction as a disease. Peele’s controversial theory posits that addictive behaviors stem from a pursuit of love and meaning, rather than a biological predisposition. Drawing from diverse sources, including psychology, sociology, and literature, the book offers a nuanced exploration of the complex interplay between human needs, societal pressures, and the allure of escapism. This copy, though bearing the gentle creases of time, remains a compelling artifact of a era when the understanding of addiction was undergoing a seismic shift.