{"product_id":"marijuana-in-america-cultural-political-and-medical-controversies-paperback-1","title":"Marijuana in America: Cultural, Political, and Medical Controversies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Hawdon\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eBryan Lee Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMatthew Costello\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Costello\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is associate professor of sociology at Clemson University, USA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761857356083,"sku":"9798216494713","price":78.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/DC725XMeWl9798216494713_56573eff-ad3d-4ad1-bd46-322e4ea3ab61.webp?v=1785358385","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/marijuana-in-america-cultural-political-and-medical-controversies-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}