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

• 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