Old Dominion, Industrial Commonwealth: Coal, Politics, and Economy in Antebellum America (review)

Industrial Hemp in North America: Production, Politics and Potential

Most of the Western World banned the cultivation of Cannabis sativa in the early 20th century because biotypes high in ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the principal intoxicant cannabinoid) are the source of marijuana. Nevertheless, since 1990, dozens of countries have authorized the licensed growth and processing of “industrial hemp” (cultivars with quite low levels of THC). Canada has concentrat...

Open economy politics: A critical review

An emergent paradigm, referred to as Open Economy Politics (OEP), now structures and guides research among many scholars. This essay sketches the general contours of the paradigm. Scientific accumulation is, in my view, the potential and great benefit of a self-conscious understanding of OEP as a single, unifying paradigm. The essay also provides a sympathetic critique of OEP and shows how the ...

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

What is it famous for? Outside Australia, it is mainly known for killing rabbits, although this is far from a major function. The CSIRO's charter is to use science to benefit Australia — industrially, environmentally and socially. How does it help the environment? It is often heavily involved in campaigns against invaders such as rabbits and foxes. The CSIRO also supported the move to replace t...

Life's Dominion: a review essay.

Politics and the Macro Economy