Marijuana Politics: Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social Costs of Criminalization

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Health Policy, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
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Author: Robert M. Hardaway ISBN: 9781440837074
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: January 18, 2018
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author: Robert M. Hardaway
ISBN: 9781440837074
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: January 18, 2018
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

What is the big deal about cannabis? This modern book covers everything from botany to the historical uses of marijuana to common misconceptions about the use of cannabis, with a primary focus on the political process of prohibition and legalization of cannabis in the United States.

• Clearly presents the facts on how cannabis prohibition started and why cannabis prohibition is ending

• Identifies and challenges the common misconceptions about cannabis on both sides of this hot-button issue

• Provides a current perspective on the state trends toward legalization that explains the who, why, and how of the issue

• Explains the complex relationship between state marijuana legalization and the federal government, including findings from the executive, legislative, and judicial branch

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What is the big deal about cannabis? This modern book covers everything from botany to the historical uses of marijuana to common misconceptions about the use of cannabis, with a primary focus on the political process of prohibition and legalization of cannabis in the United States.

• Clearly presents the facts on how cannabis prohibition started and why cannabis prohibition is ending

• Identifies and challenges the common misconceptions about cannabis on both sides of this hot-button issue

• Provides a current perspective on the state trends toward legalization that explains the who, why, and how of the issue

• Explains the complex relationship between state marijuana legalization and the federal government, including findings from the executive, legislative, and judicial branch

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