Super-Charged: How Outlaws, Hippies, and Scientists Reinvented Marijuana
"An in-depth, balanced look at the state of pot cultivation and consumption in America today... Super-Chargedis the best book out there for getting up to speed on an intriguing part of our culture, and what is likely the most mysterious and powerful herb on the planet."(Susan HarrisLibrary Journal)Readers looking for a good overview on marijuana cultivation, its potential for commercialization by pharmaceutical companies, and legalization options will find this volume helpful. Using extensive interviews with breeders and growers, freelance writer Rendon examines how the underground, unregulated cannabis-growing movement helped to make the industry and the product what it is today. He goes into some detail on the differences in strains and potencies as well as how the medical and illegal markets overlap, impact one another, and co-evolve. One of this book’s strengths is its attention to the dedication and care growers take as they work to provide a quality, healthy product for their medical customers. VERDICT Though not nearly as comprehensive as Caulkins’s Marijuana Legislation, Rendon’s useful, relatively balanced overview is recommended for readers looking for a concise analysis.(Denver Westword Blog)"For someone who has never really been a part of the cannabis scene, he does a great job immersing himself in our world…by offering a broad perspective on everything from genetics to politics."(East Oregonian)“This book is not an argument for or against the legalization of marijuana. It is a discussion of how the criminalization of marijuana has altered its genetics and its place in American culture.”(Garden Rant)"A definitive overview of an important and fascinating plant undergoing a politically charged transition, and a great read."(Allied News)"Science lovers who'd love to read something a little different will loveSuper-Chargedby Jim Rendon."