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Highlights
- Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years, since Neolithic peoples sought out its medicinal benefits.
- 184 Pages
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Social Topics
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Cannabis and our bodies -- Canna culture -- The fight for drug war justice.Book Synopsis
Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years, since Neolithic peoples sought out its medicinal benefits.
But for the past century, its use has been largely criminalized. Stigma around cannabis has made it difficult for people of all ages to get straightforward answers about how to minimize health risks related to cannabis consumption or to understand how the plant has shaped and continues to shape society today.
In Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas, culture writer Caitlin Donohue crafts a comprehensive and thought-provoking review of cannabis in the Western Hemisphere. Donohue's investigation spans from Vancouver, Canada, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, interviewing medical researchers, educators, activists, artists, business leaders, and other experts to explore the long relationship between cannabis and the human race, its almost universal prohibition in the twentieth century, and modern efforts to legalize the much-maligned plant in all its forms.
Review Quotes
"Donohue wants to set the record straight on the positive aspects of this much maligned plant. . . The book is written in a conversational tone making it accessible for teenagers who are curious about cannabis. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature
-- (1/29/2024 12:00:00 AM)"[O]ffers serious researchers fresh perspectives."--Booklist
-- (8/16/2023 12:00:00 AM)"Accessible, engaging and evidence based, Weed provides an excellent overview of the political changes related to cannabis in the Americas and the personal stories that provide meaning and motivation to the global reform movement . . . A must-have for young people and other curious readers!" -- Zara Snapp, drug policy advocate and director of Mexico's Instituto RIA
-- (6/9/2023 12:00:00 AM)"Caitlin Donohue's Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas masterfully connects the dots between the ancient roots and modern implications and applications of cannabis, delivering an enlightening journey through diverse perspectives."-- Javier Hasse, drug reporter, co-founder/CEO of Spanish-language website El Planteo, Benzinga head of content
-- (6/9/2023 12:00:00 AM)"Solid research and a global perspective create a useful approach focusing on harm reduction." --Kirkus Reviews
-- (6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)"This book's timing is perfect for our world. As we begin to see past the weeds (pun intended) to find sustainable solutions rooted in harm reduction for our youth, this is the book to share." -- Felicia Carbajal, community organizer and executive director of The Social Impact Center
-- (6/9/2023 12:00:00 AM)