The Politics of Marijuana

This book explores the socio-political dimensions of cannabis as the world transitions from Anslinger's Reefer Madness prohibition to an as-yet-to-be-defined future.

The phenomenon of "legal cannabis" is instigating a great deal of new research, political intrigue, and social change. The Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm 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.

Autorentext

Timothy McGettigan is Professor of Sociology and Principal Investigator at the Institute of Cannabis Research at Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Zusammenfassung
"Timothy McGettigan's The Politics of Marijuana: A New Paradigm 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

Inhalt

Timothy 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 & 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 Cannabis sativa: 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.