{"product_id":"9798216494713","title":"Marijuana in America Cultural, Political, and Medical Controversies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMarijuana in America\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCultural, Political, and Medical Controversies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJames Hawdon | Bryan Lee Miller | Matthew Costello\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-help \/ Substance Abuse \u0026amp; Addictions \/ Drugs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis A–Z encyclopedia provides a broad and evenhanded overview of America's complex relationship with marijuana, examining political, recreational, cultural, medical, and economic aspects of marijuana use both historically and in the present day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarijuana in America\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the many changes in medical, legal, and cultural issues surrounding cannabis in the United States. This multidisciplinary volume features contributions from several different fields to explain all facets of marijuana, including its chemical composition, evolving depictions in popular culture, and historical, legal, and social settings in which marijuana use occurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mix of coverage provides readers with a full and accurate understanding of the spectrum of issues and controversies swirling around marijuana today, including: the changing legal landscape pertaining to the sale, possession, and use of marijuana, both at the state and federal levels; the factual basis for arguments for and against so-called \"medical marijuana\"; claims that marijuana is a gateway drug to harder drugs; changing cultural attitudes about marijuana and \"potheads\"; economic arguments for and against marijuana legalization; and the impact of marijuana on families, communities, the economy, and the criminal justice system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Hawdon\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor of sociology and director of the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention at Virginia Tech, USA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Lee Miller,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD, is professor and associate dean at Clemson University, USA. Past Fulbright Scholar at Tampere University, and former chair of the Division of Drug and Alcohol Research Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Costello\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is associate professor of sociology at Clemson University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216494713\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223600201868,"sku":"9798216494713","price":35.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_478597d8-4573-4c45-bb28-19f96c476ac4.jpg?v=1783078523","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216494713","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}