Opium and the Making of the Modern World

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Opium consumption, trade, and prohibition have shaped the modern world. As a medical panacea and a social problem, opium has brought relief but also suffering to individuals and society. On a global scale, it has played a critical role in the spread of imperialism, capitalism, and war. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits or permission of the chair.