Cannabis

Cannabis explores the historical, pharmacological, and cultural significance of the controversial plant. Beginning with cannabis's origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, Borougerdi describes the global evolution of cannabis over the centuries, with a particular focus on its spread across the Atlantic and its modern renaissance in cuisine. The book also investigates the stimulant's mood-altering forms of consumption, from smoking to edibles and drinks. A richly illustrated guide, this book draws together a diverse account of international cannabis cultures in a single, captivating narrative.

'Borougerdi's Cannabis is 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

'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 Otaez, University of Colorado Denver

About the Author

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).