Paperback: 226 pages
- Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company; 1st edition (September 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0930031938
- ISBN-13: 978-0930031930
Professional Review from the Library Journal: Hemp, a variety of the genus Cannabis, is a versatile crop used in the manufacture of twine, textiles, home furnishings, shoes, clothing, and construction materials. It grows rapidly, is adaptable to most climates, and improves soil fertility. Twenty-nine countries, including the major industrialized nations, are hemp producers. However, large-scale production is prohibited in the United States, owing to an erroneous belief that its leaves can be made into a marijuana-like drug. Roulac, president of HEMPTECH, a consulting company that promotes industrial hemp, provides an overview of the history, politics, global uses, markets, and farming practices for hemp. Arguing that the production, marketing, and manufacture of hemp and hemp products offer possibilities for new enterprises in the United States and competition in the world market, Roulac urges Americans to repeal the anachronistic law prohibiting hemp production. A well-documented book; recommended for agriculture and business collections.?Irwin Weintraub, Rutgers Univ. Lib., New Brunswick, N.J.
Customer Review from Amazon.com: This book is an eye opener for those who appreciate the potential for every thing old to be new again. It outlines a compelling case for re-examining the value of hemp
as an agricultural renewable resource. The book's tone is very "straight" and specifically eschews the
mixing advocacy of herb and fiber. Along with a thorough overview history of hemp use, cultivation, and current purposes, the book offers a product directory, strong bibliography, and access to its web site.
According to the reviews, this book not only gives the reader a complete history of hemp, but also serves to dispel the stigma surrounding it.
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