{"title":"Christopher Partridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Partridge\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the intersections of culture, religion, and society. His works delve into how sacred themes manifest in contemporary life, inviting readers to consider the spiritual dimensions embedded within everyday experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on education and reference, Partridge’s books such as \u003cem\u003eCannabis, Sacred and Profane\u003c\/em\u003e examine the complex relationships between belief systems and cultural practices, providing thoughtful perspectives that enrich understanding of modern spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cannabis-sacred-and-profane-by-christopher-partridge-9781350115880","title":"Cannabis, Sacred and Profane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocussing on the ways in which cannabis has been demonised, sacralised and normalised, Christopher Partridge analyses the complex and often difficult relationship Western societies have had with the plant since the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an introduction to cannabis and its uses, the book discusses how and why it was constructed as a profane influence and a marker of deviance. It then examines the emergence of medicinal cannabis, showing how this has contributed to its normalisation and even its sacralisation. Finally, there is a discussion of sacred cannabis, which looks at its use within modern occultism, Rastafari, and several cannabis churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \u003cem\u003eCannabis, Sacred and Profane\u003c\/em\u003e provides a cultural history of cannabis in the modern world, which exposes the underlying reasons for the various and changing attitudes to this popular psychoactive substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460529602796,"sku":"9781350115880","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350115880-cannabis-sacred-and-profane.jpg?v=1774948188"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-partridge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}