Prohibition of Marijuana Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography on Marijuana Prohibition
Beckett, Katherine & Herbert, Steve., The Consequences and Costs of Marijuana Prohibition. Web, December 6, 2013.
Written by Katherine Beckett and Steve Herbert, this source argues that, increasing the cost of marijuana arrests may not help to attain the objectives of marijuana prohibition. The author explains that, in order to enhance marijuana prohibition laws in the US, arrests and imprisonments have been used. Moreover, the source gives a statistical analysis of the marijuana-related arrests in the US and the way marijuana prohibition law has been implemented in the various states of America. Besides, the author continues to argue that, decriminalizing marijuana may not significantly affect its use. The economic influence of marijuana prohibition is also considered in the source.
This source will be used in the paper for the benefit of presenting a statistical analysis of the use of marijuana in the United States. Based on the argument presented by the author pertaining to how marijuana laws are implemented in the US, a discussion on the need for its illegalization will be made possible. Besides, based on the economic implication of marijuana prohibition, a discussion of whether the prohibition of marijuana is suitable for the United States will be enhanced.
The two authors of this source are Associate Professors in the University of Washington, in departments of sociology and Geography respectively. Based on their academic and professional competencies, the source becomes more credible and scholarly.
EarleyWine, Mitch., Pot Politics: Marijuana and the costs of prohibition, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2006. Print.
This source discusses marijuana policy in the US. This involves the various marijuana laws passed in different states of America and how such laws have been implemented. Included also is the budgetary implications of marijuana prohibition. In this discussion, the author argues that, legalization of marijuana, with increased taxation policies pertaining to its use and sale, would increase state revenue. Moreover, the author of this book gives recommendations on whether marijuana prohibition is economically beneficial or not.
This source will be used in the paper in elaborating more on marijuana prohibition laws in the US. That is what will be used in looking into both aspects of the marijuana law; legalization, and illegalization aspect. Moreover, based on the recommendations presented by the author, a more comprehensive discussion on marijuana policies will be constructed. Based on the budgetary implications of marijuana prohibition presented in this book, I will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of marijuana laws on the country’s economy. For instance, I will be able to elaborate how legalization of marijuana would relate to the country’s taxation system and the benefits of the same.
The book has been edited by the State University of New York. This helps to categorize it as a scholarly article. Moreover, being a book published in 2006, it is more credible in giving up-to-date information and statistical data. The author of the book; Mitch Earley Wine, is an associate professor in the University of Albany. This removes doubts on the credibility of the source, especially based on the academic and professional status of the author.
Ingram David., US allows states to legalize recreational marijuana within limits. Thursday August 29, 2013. Web, December 6, 2013.
This is an internet article. In this source, recreational marijuana use in the US is discussed. The source focuses on the various states of the US and how they have implemented marijuana laws. In this source, the strict taxation laws pertaining to legalized recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington is discussed. Moreover, the article explains how these laws are enforced in these states. Of particular emphasis is the fact that recreational marijuana use is prohibited for individuals of less than 21 years of age.
In my research paper, I will rely on this source in discussing my thesis statement; which explains that the state of California should prohibit recreational use of marijuana for college and high school students, since it affects their health and education negatively. Based on the discussion pr...