Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States
The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States
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Green Rush offers a comprehensive analysis of the state-level legalization of medical marijuana in the United States.
The book examines the policymaking process, highlighting the role of state legislatures and referenda.
It explores the historical context of marijuana criminalization, its racialized roots, and the evolving public opinion surrounding cannabis.
The authors trace the spread of medical marijuana legalization across various states, analyzing the unique political dynamics and policy adaptations in each.
Ultimately, Green Rush provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of state and federal policies, and the path towards broader cannabis reform.
The book examines the policymaking process, highlighting the role of state legislatures and referenda.
It explores the historical context of marijuana criminalization, its racialized roots, and the evolving public opinion surrounding cannabis.
The authors trace the spread of medical marijuana legalization across various states, analyzing the unique political dynamics and policy adaptations in each.
Ultimately, Green Rush provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of state and federal policies, and the path towards broader cannabis reform.
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Daniel J. Mallinson and A. Lee Hannah, "Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States" (NYU Press, 2024)
