Introduction: The Cannabis Challenge
This chapter introduces the topic of cannabis regulation. It begins with brief histories of human engagement with cannabis (which date back several millennia) and of attempts to control its use (which date back a couple of centuries). More recent trends i
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Regulating Cannabis “There remain a number of important questions about what drives efforts to control the market for cannabis products in modern societies. Seddon and Floodgate’s new book is crucial reading for all those seeking to answer them.” —James Mills, Professor, History, University of Strathclyde, UK
“This book is a timely contribution to how we, as a society, should regulate cannabis. With more jurisdictions regulating cannabis, or moving towards regulation, we have some evidence of what works, but a full exploration of issues such as environmental sustainability, fair trade and labour standards have not featured in the debate. The authors challenge us to think about these issues and, ultimately, the right way to regulate cannabis.” —Niamh Eastwood, Executive Director, Release, UK
“The “war on drugs” has been a failure, and global cannabis prohibition appears to be crumbling. This book seeks to understand what is happening now. Seddon and Floodgate offer an excellent contribution to the current debates about how we might shape a future post-prohibition world. This welcome addition to the literature is a must read for those who seek new insights about the past, present and future of cannabis regulation.” —Tom Decorte, Professor, Criminology, Ghent University, Belgium.
Toby Seddon • William Floodgate
Regulating Cannabis A Global Review and Future Directions
Toby Seddon UCL Social Research Institute UCL London, UK
William Floodgate Department of Criminology University of Manchester Manchester, UK
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