| Marijuana Unleashed: The Conspiracy to Ban Marijuana Contributor(s): McCaslin, D. Breneman (Author), Herer, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 164096620X ISBN-13: 9781640966208 Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc. OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2019 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Drugs & The Law - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" (0.49 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Marijuana Unleashed is a fascinating and well-documented look at the history of the Marijuana drug laws and the people who made the prohibition happen. As I read this well-written work, I couldn't help but be saddened by the parallels of that history with the current political climate regarding people of color and immigrants. And I was infuriated by the thought that our virgin old-growth woodlands could still be standing but for the greed of those who thought only of lining their pockets. McCaslin shows how a perfect storm of racism, xenophobia, and greed gave the marijuana drug laws their start and how a prisoner-dependent system is fighting to stop the legalization efforts for its own survival. Marijuana Unleashed is a most compelling read for anyone who's ever wondered about how and why Marijuana was demonized and who's been just a bit skeptical about the concept of marijuana being a gateway drug. McCaslin also includes the definitive bibliography for anyone wanting to research the topic further for themselves. |