{"product_id":"the-book-of-cannabis-the-history-and-future-of-the-plant-and-the-drug-9781250436665","title":"The Book of Cannabis: The History and Future of the Plant and the Drug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revelatory journey through the tangled roots of cannabis--its ancient uses, political battles, and scientific renaissance--by acclaimed anthropologist Jeremy Narby\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Cannabis\u003c\/i\u003e, Jeremy Narby--renowned author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cosmic Serpent\u003c\/i\u003e--delivers a sweeping, clear-eyed exploration of cannabis as both plant and cultural phenomenon. From its ancient medicinal and ritualistic roles to its vilification, Narby traces how cannabis became one of the most controversial plants in modern history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the global shift toward legalization, Narby dives into the latest science on cannabis's therapeutic potential and risks, especially in the era of high-potency strains and edibles. He unpacks the plant's transformation through selective breeding and examines its evolving impact on health, society, and the environment. The book also explores the implications of cannabis's changing legal status and its intersection with issues of social justice and public policy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccessible, nuanced, and deeply informed, this is essential reading for cannabis users, industry professionals, educators, and policymakers alike. Narby's anthropological lens offers a unique perspective on the plant's journey, making \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Cannabis\u003c\/i\u003e a vital guide to understanding cannabis in all its complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeremy Narby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Essentials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.10w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250436665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJEREMY NARBY, Ph.D., studied history at the University of Kent and earned a doctorate in anthropology from Stanford University. Since 1990, he has coordinated projects supporting Amazonian communities through the Swiss NGO Nouvelle Planète, focusing on land rights, bilingual education, and sustainable forestry. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (1998) and \u003ci\u003eIntelligence in Nature: An Inquiry into Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), and co-editor with Francis Huxley of \u003ci\u003eShamans Through Time: 500 Years on the Path to Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (2001). He has also co-authored a book with Rafael Chanchari Pizuri entitled \u003ci\u003ePlant Teachers: Tobacco and Ayahuasca\u003c\/i\u003e (2021).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jeremy Narby \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47876601282717,"sku":"9781250436665","price":47.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2568cb4c-cc52-4c99-a583-bd4a4b6a6a35.jpg?v=1777383021","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-book-of-cannabis-the-history-and-future-of-the-plant-and-the-drug-9781250436665","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}