{"product_id":"the-politics-of-marijuana-9781433156243","title":"The Politics of Marijuana","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phenomenon of legal cannabis is instigating a great deal of new research, political intrigue, and social change. \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm\u003c\/i\u003e explores the socio-political dimensions of cannabis as the world transitions from Harry Anslinger's Reefer Madness prohibition to an as-yet-to-be-defined future. This book brings together a wide variety of perspectives on the past, present, and fast-changing future of cannabis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Timothy McGettigan’s \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm\u003c\/i\u003e proves to be a precise and illuminating collection of thought-provoking essays from some of the leading experts on marijuana and its complex and changing role in modern society. McGettigan has gathered a deeply informative assemblage of critical information regarding one of humanity’s historic multi-faceted natural resources.” —Vivian McPeak, CEO, Seattle Hempfest\u003cbr\u003e“While the policies related to the use of cannabis are rapidly shifting around the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm\u003c\/i\u003e promises to elucidate a much-debated topic from many different perspectives. By bringing interdisciplinary experts to break down complex issues, this fascinating book contributes immensely to the evolvement of a new scholar field and to the understanding of cannabis’ part in our society.” —Yuval “Tuby” Zolotov, Cann10 conference organizer in Tel Aviv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimothy McGettigan: Preface: Forbidden Knowledge: Cannabis and Paradigm Shift – Acknowledgments – Timothy McGettigan: Section One: Cannabis and Social Injustice – Martin A. Lee: Marijuana for the Masses – Earl Smith\/Angela J. Hattery: Policing the Black Body: Stop \u0026amp; Frisk and the War on Drugs – Albert and Sophie Two Hawk: Native American Perspective – Don Burnes: Cannabis and Homelessness – Howard Wooldridge: Cops Say Legalize Pot – Timothy McGettigan: Section Two: New Pathways in Cannabis Research – Hinanit Koltai\/Doron Friedman\/Dvory Namdar: Towards Medicalization of \u003cem\u003eCannabis sativa\u003c\/em\u003e: Challenges and Prospects – Jane M. Fraser: Sustainability as a Framework for Impacts, Policies, and Politics – Tim Peters: Cannabis and Schools: Post-Legalization – Paul Armentano: Are THC Concentrations Appropriate Indicators of Psychomotor Performance? – Rachel F. Giraudo: Blazing a Trail: Cannabis Tourism in the United States – Robert Melamede: From Cells to Societies: A Dynamic Fractal – Timothy McGettigan: Section Three: Cannabis and Special Health Concerns – Moriah Barnhart: CannaMoms – M. Teri Robnett – Including PTSD in Colorado: The Intersection Between Research, Politics, and Public Opinion in Medicinal Cannabis Policy – Marcie Cooper: A Natural Approach to Comfort: Why Hospice Patients Are Choosing Cannabis – Timothy McGettigan: Section Four: Art, Industry, and Finance – Sundie Seefried: Bringing Banking to the Cannabis Industry – Austin Davie\/James E. Parco\/Haley Parco\/David A. Levy\/Matthew Wheatley\/Phoenix Van Wagoner: Black, White, and Green: The Effect of Legalization on Colorado’s Black Market of Cannabis – Anne Scott: Hemp as a Sustainable Approach to Fashion – Aharon (Ari) Eyal: Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Plant of the Future: The Israeli Perspective – Fred Krissman: \"Best Practices\" in the Emerald Triangle: Cannabis and Capitalist Cultures in Northern California – Timothy McGettigan: Section Five: Future Horizons – Jonathan Walker: Why to Expect Federal Marijuana Legalization in 2022 – Timothy McGettigan: Epilogue: Science, Truth, and Tomorrow – Contributor Biographies – Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Lang Publishing Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039635964247,"sku":"9781433156243","price":72.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433156243.jpg?v=1750944335","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-politics-of-marijuana-9781433156243","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}