A new book by UCLA Luskin’s Brad Rowe examines the evolving systems of governance related to the sale and use of cannabis in the United States, providing an essential resource for students of public policy, drug and criminal justice policy, political science and law. “Cannabis Policy in the Age of Legalization,” published by Cognella Inc., immerses readers in the history and culture of cannabis, now regulated, taxed and licensed for recreational or medicinal use in most U.S. states. The book challenges students to critically examine the industry through the prisms of public affairs, social welfare, urban planning, equity, economics and politics. Rowe writes that the book includes accounts from “those who were there: regulators, smokers, scientists, growers, artists, retailers, those with lived criminal justice experience during the terror that was the war on drugs, law makers and law breakers, innovators and crude profiteers.” Topics of study include cannabis as a plant and product; urban and rural social justice and equity challenges; illicit operators and small business protections; and methods for promoting public benefits and preventing public harms. The interactive ebook is designed to accompany a college-level course that teaches students to formulate responsible opinions on cannabis legalization then defend them with good analysis. Rowe earned his master of public policy from UCLA Luskin in 2013. He is president of Rowe Policy Media, where he applies his extensive experience in public policy analysis and messaging to improve public health and safety, and he teaches and conducts research on cannabis and criminal justice policy.