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

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 ...