{"product_id":"cannabis-a-natural-history-hardcover","title":"Cannabis: A Natural History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob DeSalle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatricia J. Wynne\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive story of cannabis, from its evolution and biological quirks to its role in human history\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this entertaining natural history, Rob DeSalle provides a glimpse into the biological world through the lens of the marijuana plant. A close relative of hops with a surprising place in the botanical tree of life, cannabis has a unique life cycle, has evolved pathways for over four hundred compounds, and makes one thousand or so different chemicals that are stored in its tissues--some of which are the basis of its famed psychoactive properties. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With his scientist's perspective on this well-known and controversial plant, DeSalle considers taxonomy, systematics, evolution, human physiology and neurobiology, and cultural issues. He discusses the plant's complicated reproductive strategies; considers ancient arthropod-cannabis associations from South Asia; and offers a nuanced cultural history that extends from the first evidence of smoking cannabis more than two thousand years ago to the current debates over legalization. Engaging and extensively researched, with illustrations by Patricia J. Wynne, this is a vital resource for cannabis enthusiasts and anyone curious about the science behind this infamous \"weed.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob DeSalle\u003c\/b\u003e is a curator at the American Museum of Natural History and a professor at the museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School. He is author or coauthor of many books, including \u003ci\u003eA Natural History of Beer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Microbiome\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43560043872391,"sku":"9780300270945","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/z28hLtSfxt9780300270945.webp?v=1764860108","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/cannabis-a-natural-history-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}