Description
To some it's the classic gateway drug, to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provide relief from pain. Some fear it is dangerous and addictive, while others feel it should be decriminalized. Whatever the viewpoint, cannabis incites debate at every level, and the effect it has on every corner of the globe is undeniable.
In this comprehensive study, Martin Booth crafts a tale of medical advance and religious enlightenment; of political subterfuge and law enforcement; of cunning smugglers, street pushers, gang warfare, writers, artists, and musicians. And above all, Booth chronicles the fascinating process through which cannabis became outlawed throughout the Western world, and the effect such legislation has had on the global economy.Author: Martin Booth
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 06/01/2005
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780312424947
ISBN10: 0312424949
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Plants | General
- Self-Help | Substance Abuse & Addictions | General
- Social Science | Popular Culture
About the Author
Martin Booth was an internationally known, Booker-prize shortlisted writer. His Opium: A History is regarded as the definitive book on the subject. He lived in Devon, England, at the time of his death in February 2004.