Cannabis: Evolution and Ethbotany is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the natural origins and early evolution of this famous plant, highlighting its historic role in the development of human societies. Cannabis has long been prized for the strong and durable fiber in its stalks, its edible and oil-rich seeds, and the psychoactive and medicinal compounds produced by its female flowers. The culturally valuable and often irreplaceable goods derived from cannabis deeply influenced the commercial, medical, ritual, and religious practices of cultures throughout the ages, and human desire for these commodities directed the evolution of the plant toward its contemporary varieties. As interest in cannabis grows and public debate over its many uses rises, this book will help us understand why humanity continues to rely on this plant and adapts it to suit our needs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520270487
ISBN-13
9780520270480
eBay Product ID (ePID)
158311446
Product Key Features
Author
Robert C. Clarke, Mark David Merlin
Format
Cloth over Boards, Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences: Botany
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
1398g
Height
280mm
Width
216mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Berkerley
Spine
25mm
Content Note
93 Color Illustrations, 49 B/w Photographs, 35 Line Illustrations, 11 Maps, 16 T
Author Biography
Robert C. Clarke is Cannabis researcher and Projects Manager for the International Hemp Association in Amsterdam and the author of Marijuana Botany and Hashish! Mark D. Merlin is Botany Professor at University of Hawai'i at Manoa and author of On the Trail of the Ancient Opium Poppy.