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Hemp: A Short History of the Most Misunderstood Plant and its Uses and Abuses

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In a topic filled with insanity, exaggeration and political debunking, this book provides a sober, well-researched overview of the benefits of hemp. It keeps its subject tightly focused within 160 pages, providing factual arguments for hemp's use as a source of textiles, building materials, food (lots of protein, vitamins and minerals), paper and fuel. It also seems to suggest support for legalizing its sibling, which the ignoramuses of the world mistake for hemp. (I, too, advocate legalizing marijuana.) Otherwise, why would the author include a chapter on growing your own indoors, as well as a list of web sites that overtly cater to the marijuana sub-(counter)-culture. Thankfully, the author handles this topic in a calm, sane manner by weaving it nicely into the main thesis of the book.

Maybe the anonymous poster above mixed up his books, but I thought this was the best book on hemp I have ever seen. The history section was clearly written and concise. the ueses of hemp section was extremely well written and a real eye-opener. I will look for more books by thie very talented author.

It is obviously a labor of love. The writing is great, the information is compelling. A truly worthwhile read.

This book is presented as a fair overview of the history and current situation regarding hemp. It is so biased, however, that one wonders what Bourrie is not saying. There are rather lengthy sections which delve into greater social concerns which really are wholly irrelevant, despite Bourrie's weak attempts at connecting them. The book is probably best considered a piece of propaganda. I took it out from a library hoping to learn some basic information about hemp and unfortunately, after having read this book, I don't believe that I succeeded.

i had low expectations for this book right off the bat when i received it as a gift. Unfortunately, my expectations were met. There's nothing particularly new or interesting in this book, just a dreary rehash of what many others have already said better. There are other better and better written and cheaper books on hemp out there.