Cannabis : A Global History

Cannabis: A Global History explores the abundant history, pharmacology and cultural significance of a controversial plant. Beginning with its origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, the book describes the culinary cultures that have evolved around it over centuries, with a particular focus on its spread across the Atlantic, and its modern renaissance in cuisine. It also investigates its mood-altering forms of consumption, from smoking to cannabis-infused edibles and drinks. Combining rigour and readability, this timely volume offers a nuanced perspective on cannabis use throughout history. Richly illustrated, it brings together global cannabis cultures in a single captivating narrative.