Overview
From “Reefer Madness” to legal purchase at the corner store With long-time legal and social barriers to marijuana falling across much of the United States, the time has come for an accessible and informative look at attitudes toward the dried byproduct of Cannabis sativa. Marijuana: A Short History profiles the politics and policies concerning the five-leaf plant in the United States and around the world. Millions of Americans have used marijuana at some point in their lives, yet it remains a substance shrouded by myth, misinformation, and mystery. And nearly a century of prohibition has created an enforcement system that is racist, and the continuing effects of racially-targeted over criminalization limit economic and social opportunities in communities of color. Marijuana: A Short History tells this story, and that of states stepping up to enact change. This book offers an up-to-date, cutting-edge look at how a plant with a tumultuous history has emerged from the shadows of counterculture and illegality. Today, marijuana has become a remarkable social, economic, and even political force—with a surprising range of advocates and opponents. Over the past two decades marijuana policy has transformed dramatically in the United States, as dozens of states have openly defied the federal government. Marijuana: A Short History provides a brief yet compelling narrative that discusses the social and cultural history of marijuana but also tells us how a once-vilified plant has been transformed into a serious, even mainstream, public policy issue. Focusing on politics, the media, government, racism, criminal justice, and education, the book describes why public policy has changed, and what that change might mean for marijuana's future place in society.
Full Product Details
Author: John Hudak
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Brookings Institution
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9780815738312
ISBN 10: 0815738315
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 30 June 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
John Hudak's Marijuana: A Short History is an indispensable guide to understanding this country's tortured relationship with marijuana. It deftly chronicles decades of federal policies that ultimately led to the War on Drugs, as well as the ensuing backlash that has reshaped marijuana policies across the country in recent years. -Paul Demko, cannabis editor, Politico
"John Hudak's Marijuana: A Short History is an indispensable guide to understanding this country's tortured relationship with marijuana. It deftly chronicles decades of federal policies that ultimately led to the War on Drugs, as well as the ensuing backlash that has reshaped marijuana policies across the country in recent years.""—Paul Demko, cannabis editor, Politico"
A fresh, sharp, and rigorous look at America's perverse relationship with pot. John Hudak smashes taboos and nonsense on every page. --Bruce Barcott, author, Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana Clear. Concise. Compelling. Marijuana: A Short History is a great crash course on the history of cannabis. This is a wonderful book for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the current political landscape, as well as the players and events that have shaped it. --Steph Sherer, executive director, Americans for Safe Access John Hudak's Marijuana: A Short History is an indispensable guide to understanding this country's tortured relationship with marijuana. It deftly chronicles decades of federal policies that ultimately led to the War on Drugs, as well as the ensuing backlash that has reshaped marijuana policies across the country in recent years. --Paul Demko, cannabis editor, Politico
John Hudak's Marijuana: A Short History is an indispensable guide to understanding this country's tortured relationship with marijuana. It deftly chronicles decades of federal policies that ultimately led to the War on Drugs, as well as the ensuing backlash that has reshaped marijuana policies across the country in recent years. --Paul Demko, cannabis editor, Politico
Author Information
John Hudak is deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management and a senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is also author of Presidential Pork: White House Influence over the Distribution of Federal Grants (Brookings).
