Cannabis
A Global History
Bradley J. BorougerdiA nuanced, richly illustrated perspective on cannabis use throughout history
Cannabis: A Global History explores the abundant history, pharmacology and cultural significance of a controversial plant. From its origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, the book describes culinary cultures that have evolved around it over centuries, its spread across the Atlantic and its modern renaissance in cuisine. This book also investigates its mood-altering forms of consumption, from smoking to infused edibles and drinks. Richly illustrated, this timely volume offers a nuanced perspective on cannabis use throughout history.
A nuanced, richly illustrated perspective on cannabis use throughout history
Cannabis: A Global History explores the abundant history, pharmacology and cultural significance of a controversial plant. From its origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, the book describes culinary cultures that have evolved around it over centuries, its spread across the Atlantic and its modern renaissance in cuisine. This book also investigates its mood-altering forms of consumption, from smoking to infused edibles and drinks. Richly illustrated, this timely volume offers a nuanced perspective on cannabis use throughout history.
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A masterful examination of humanity’s millennia-long relationship with the plant, exploring how the world’s growing taste for pot led to the commercial revolution in cannabis edibles we see today. A unique and necessary new contribution to the field.
'Emily Dufton, author of Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America
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Cannabis showcases the history and culture of the most consumed illicit substance in the world. Anyone interested in a serious examination of cannabis as a global phenomenon as well as fun ways to prepare cannabis-infused meals and beverages must begin by reading this book.
'Marty Otañez, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Colorado Denver
Introduction
1 What Is Cannabis?
2 Cannabis Chemistry and Pharmacology
3 Hempseed in World History
4 Eating Cannabis
5 Drinking Cannabis
6 Cooking with Cannabis
Recipes
References
Select Bibliography
Websites and Associations
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
Bradley J. Borougerdi is Professor of History at Tarrant County College in Arlington, Texas. He is the author of Commodifying Cannabis: A Cultural History of a Complex Plant in the Atlantic World (2018).