The book of cannabis : the history and future of the plant and the drug / Jeremy Narby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Narby, Jeremy, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cannabis--History--Popular works.

Cannabis.

Cannabis--Therapeutic use--Popular works.

Marijuana--History--Popular works.

Marijuana.

Marijuana--Therapeutic use--Popular works.

Cannabis--Therapeutic use.

Cannabis--History.

Marijuana--Therapeutic use.

Marijuana--History.

Genre:

Popular works

Informational works.

Physical Description:

xv, 313 pages ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : St. Martin's Essentials, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2026.

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781250436665

1250436664

OCLC:

1532409062

Publisher Number:

90104509096