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Marijuana Politics - Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social Costs of Criminalization (Hardcover)
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Marijuana Politics - Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social Costs of Criminalization (Hardcover)
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What is the big deal about cannabis? This book covers everything
from botany to the historical uses and common misconceptions of
cannabis, with a focus on the political process of prohibition and
legalization of cannabis in the United States. Why is marijuana-to
which few if any deaths can be attributed-generally banned in the
United States, while cigarettes and liquor-which unquestionably
kill millions-are currently legal? This question can best be
explained through an investigation of the historical context of
cannabis in our country. This book documents the long history of
marijuana use, the turbulent path of the prohibition of cannabis
use, the issues regarding present-day legalization, and the modern
implications of both medical and recreational cannabis. It provides
compelling insight from multiple academic disciplines, including
sociology, political science, economics, medicine, and health, and
in particular from the history of the American experience with the
criminalization of liquor, gambling, prostitution, and cigarettes.
Marijuana Politics: Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social
Costs of Criminalization examines the current trend toward the
legalization of marijuana in the context of the American experience
with particular emphasis on political, social, and constitutional
developments in the United States beginning in the 20th century. It
compares the trend toward marijuana legalization to Prohibition and
U.S. laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and analyzes legal
developments in comparable areas such as the regulation of other
vices and hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. This book is written
to be accessible to both casual readers or academic students and
provides a robust understanding of both the historical and modern
aspects of the drug itself and legalization, regardless of the
reader's individual beliefs on the use of cannabis. 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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