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The Cigarette: A Political History,Used
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Finalist for the Hagley Prize in Business HistoryA Smithsonian Book of the YearVaping gets all the attention now, but Milovs thorough study reminds us that smoking has always intersected with the government, for better or worse.New York Times Book ReviewTobacco is the quintessential American product. From Jamestown to the Marlboro Man, the plant occupied the heart of the nations economy and expressed its enduring myths. But today smoking rates have declined and smokers are exiled from many public spaces. The story of tobaccos fortunes may seem straightforward: science triumphed over our addictive habits and the cynical machinations of tobacco executives. Yet the reality is more complicated. Both the cigarettes popularity and its eventual decline reflect a parallel course of shifting political priorities. The tobacco industry flourished with the help of the state, but it was the concerted efforts of citizen nonsmokers who organized to fight for their right to clean air that led to its undoing.After the Great Depression, public officials and organized tobacco farmers worked together to ensure that the governments regulatory muscle was more often deployed to promote tobacco than to protect the public from its harms. Even as evidence of the cigarettes connection to cancer grew, medical experts could not convince officials to change their stance. What turned the tide, Sarah Milov argues, was a new kind of politics: a movement for nonsmokers rights. Activists and publicinterest lawyers took to the courts, the streets, city councils, and boardrooms to argue for smokefree workplaces and allied with scientists to lobby elected officials.The Cigarette restores politics to its rightful place in the tale of tobaccos rise and fall, illustrating Americas continuing battles over corporate influence, individual responsibility, collective choice, and the scope of governmental power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Cigarette: A Political History'? A: 'The Cigarette: A Political History' explores the complex relationship between tobacco, politics, and society in America, highlighting how both government support and citizen activism shaped the cigarette's rise and decline.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Cigarette: A Political History' is Sarah Milov, an expert on the historical context of tobacco regulation and its societal implications.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Cigarette: A Political History' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic look for book collectors.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'The Cigarette: A Political History' was published on October 2, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 400 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is there any additional content in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, providing visual context to the historical and political discussions presented in the text.
- Q: What recognition has the book received? A: 'The Cigarette: A Political History' was a finalist for the Hagley Prize in Business History and recognized as a Smithsonian Book of the Year.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding tobacco regulation? A: The book discusses the interplay between government policies, the tobacco industry, and the rise of the nonsmokers' rights movement, illustrating how these factors influenced tobacco regulation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Cigarette: A Political History' is well-researched and includes insights valuable for academic studies in history, political science, and public health.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author provide in this book? A: Sarah Milov offers a nuanced perspective on the historical relationship between tobacco and government, emphasizing the impact of citizen activism on smoking regulations.