Home Grown

Historian Isaac Campos presents a comprehensive exploration of marijuana’s history in Mexico, shedding light on its introduction by the Spanish in the sixteenth century as an industrial fiber and its evolution into a symbol of national identity. Through extensive research, Campos reveals how perceptions of cannabis transformed over the years, leading to its outlawing in 1920 amid fears of violence and madness. "Home Grown" critically examines the roots of antidrug ideology and challenges the narrative of American cultural colonization in the context of drug prohibition, making it a key resource for understanding the complex origins of marijuana's status in North American history.