Publisher's Note A historical overview of the marijuana debate recounts how cannabis became outlawed throughout the western world, describing the medical, religious, political, legal, and social factors that contributed to current opinions while revealing the impact of cannabis legislation on the global economy.
Industry Reviews "[A]n excellent account of the changing perceptions of a substance that has once again become the focus of attention. Most contemporary discussions of cannabis are devoid of any historical sensibility. ....Martin Booth [has succeeded] in filling this gap with a judicious mix of serious analysis and interesting anecdotes that shed light on the ongoing colourful career of cannabis." Times Literary Supplement - Zaheer Baber (12/12/2004)