An international cultural history of the multifunctional plant.

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 Otañez, University of Colorado Denver