The book of cannabis : the history and future of the plant and the drug / Jeremy Narby.
"A revelatory journey through the tangled roots of cannabis-its ancient uses, political battles, and scientific renaissance-by acclaimed anthropologist Jeremy Narby In The Book of Cannabis, Jeremy Narby-renowned author of The Cosmic Serpent-delivers a sweeping, clear-eyed exploration of cannabis as both plant and cultural phenomenon. From its ancient medicinal and ritualistic roles to its vilification, Narby traces how cannabis became one of the most controversial plants in modern history. With the global shift toward legalization, Narby dives into the latest science on cannabis's therapeutic potential and risks, especially in the era of high-potency strains and edibles. He unpacks the plant's transformation through selective breeding and examines its evolving impact on health, society, and the environment. The book also explores the implications of cannabis's changing legal status and its intersection with issues of social justice and public policy. Accessible, nuanced, and deeply informed, this is essential reading for cannabis users, industry professionals, educators, and policymakers alike. Narby's anthropological lens offers a unique perspective on the plant's journey, making The Book of Cannabis a vital guide to understanding cannabis in all its complexity"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250436665
- ISBN: 1250436664
- Physical Description: xv, 313 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : St. Martin's Essentials, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [187]-227) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: navigating the narrative -- Useful weed, enigmatic plant -- Marijuana and ganja go traveling -- From grass of fakirs to assassins' herb -- Shaky entry into western culture -- Insanity -- The prohibition effect -- To kill the weed that kills people -- Spreading on the wings of music -- A drug for the pursuit of knowledge -- World sunlight champion -- Indoor outdoor hyperaccumulator -- Beyond THC -- Potencies rising -- New ideas -- Intoxication and aromatic pleasure -- The future -- Conclusion: knowledge for people, freedom for plants.
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- Subject:
- Cannabis > History > Popular works.
Cannabis > Therapeutic use > Popular works.
Marijuana > History > Popular works.
Marijuana > Therapeutic use > Popular works. - Genre:
- Informational works.
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- 6 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Hot Springs Library | 615.782 NAR (Text) | 30229101448420 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | 615.782 Nar (Text) | 37807000075955 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | 615.782 N 2026 (Text) | 0112524981855 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| Paddison Memorial Branch | 615.782 N 2026 (Text) | 0112524981793 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Southside Branch | 615.782 N 2026 (Text) | 0112524981784 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
