The debate over the use of marijuana for recreational or medical purposes is not just a recent hot topic in America-it's been an ongoing issue and argument for centuries. This book examines the controversy from all angles. Marijuana: A Reference Handbook examines the production, consumption, and regulation of the Cannabis plant; the plant's commercial, recreational, medicinal, and religious applications; and the various attempts to regulate the production and consumption of marijuana in the United States and other parts of the world. Additionally, it provides a detailed history of the role of marijuana in society, an even-handed presentation of the arguments for and against its legalization or decriminalization, and a comprehensive list of print and electronic resources that can be used for further research on the topic. As contention over the use of marijuana for recreational and medical purposes continues to be at the forefront of public policy debates and more U.S. states consider ballots to allow the production and consumption of marijuana under various conditions, this book will provide students and general readers with invaluable context to understand the underlying issues associated with recent efforts to change marijuana's legal status.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ABC-Clio
ISBN-13
9781610691499
eBay Product ID (ePID)
148640969
Product Key Features
Author
David E. Newton
Publication Name
Marijuana: a Référence Handbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Classical Studies
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
330 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
David E. Newton
Series Title
Contemporary World Issues
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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