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Cannabis - a history, Martin Booth - Picador
To some it's the classic "gateway drug," to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provide relief from pain. Some fear it is dangerous and addictive, while others feel it should be decriminalized. Whatever the viewpoint, cannabis incites debate at every level, and the effect it has on every corner of the globe is undeniable.

In this comprehensive study, Martin Booth crafts a tale of medical advance and religious enlightenment; of political subterfuge and law enforcement; of cunning smugglers, street pushers, gang warfare, writers, artists, and musicians. And above all, Booth chronicles the fascinating process through which cannabis became outlawed throughout the Western world, and the effect such legislation has had on the global economy.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Amazingly informative and riveting...quite intoxicating.” ―Financial Times (UK)

“Fascinating...a clear-headed and sustained case.” ―The Sunday Times (UK)

“Even-handed, adult and good-humoured...original and thought-provoking.” ―Sunday Telegraph (UK)

“Well-researched.” ―The Seattle Times

About the Author
Martin Booth (1944-2004) was the bestselling author of novels including Hiroshima Joe, Islands of Silence, and The Industry of Souls, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Another novel, A Very Private Gentlemen, was adapted into the 2010 movie, The American, starring George Clooney. He also wrote several nonfiction books, including Cannabis: A History, Opium: A History, and the memoir Golden Boy: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood. Booth was born in England, but spent much of his childhood in Hong Kong, a location that would deeply inspire his writing. He moved back to England at the age of 20, and started his literary career as a poet. He worked as a schoolmaster, a job he held until 1985, when the success of Hiroshima Joe allowed him to devote himself full-time to his writing. At the time of his death in 2004, he was living in Devon, England.
Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Picador; First Edition (June 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312424949
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312424947
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 1.4 x 8.25 inches
tags lečenje medicinskim kanabisom