Otherwise law-abiding citizens
Subtitle: a scientific and moral assessment of cannabis use
By: Matthew Stolick.
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 393
ISBN-13: 9780739127452
Subjects: Cannabis -- Social aspects -- United States; Cannabis -- Therapeutic use -- United States; Cannabis -- Law and legislation -- United States; Cannabinoids -- therapeutic use -- United States; Marijuana Smoking -- legislation & jurisprudence -- United States; Legislation, Drug -- United States; Philosophy, Medical -- United States
Description: "Matt Stolick presents a detailed social and scientific exploration of the social history of cannabis, the chemical makeup of the cannabis plant, and the effects of cannabis use. By offering a interdisciplinary look at this highly political issue, he articulates the reasoning behind the categorical rejection of legal cannabis use by the United States and other nations. Approaching the discussion of cannabis use from perspectives embedded within philosophy, political science, psychology, and neurobiology, Stolick provides an even-handed account of the scientific realities and social practicalities surrounding the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes." "Drawing on the moral thought of Aristotle, Kant, Mill, and Christianity, this book demonstrates the moral nature of cannabis use. Grounding discussion of cannabis use in both moral theory and scientific fact, this book gives readers a thorough understanding of the social and political issues that continue to dictate cannabis law."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The two realities that dictate the meaning of cannabis use in the U.S.; title: The plant-brain connection : the neurological truth about cannabis use neurology : revolutionary science of the 21st century; title: Experienced and therapeutic effects of cannabis use; title: The acute and chronic harms associated with cannabis use; title: Western responses to the unknown : foundational events creating the social reality of cannabis use; title: Revealing the current social reality of cannabis use in the United States; title: Utilitarianism, on liberty, and cannabis use; title: A Kantian assessment of cannabis use and law; title: Aristotle on cannabis use and law : the means of temperance and justice; title: Old testament and cannabis; title: Christian ethics and cannabis use; title: The essence of cannabis law : avoiding change at all costs.