Tobacco: A Reference Handbook

Cordry, Harold V.

ISBN 10 : 0874369673 ISBN 13 : 9780874369670

Editeur : ABC-CLIO, 2001

Synopsis

Tobacco addresses the many interrelated controversies surrounding the historical and current use of tobacco and presents a clear, objective, and thorough treatment of this contentious public health and legal issue.

The American Indians valued tobacco as a wonder drug. When Rodrigo de Jerez, who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his maiden voyage of 1492, returned to Spain with tobacco, he was accused of associating with Satan and imprisoned when his compatriots saw smoke coming out of his nose.

This book covers everything from the history of tobacco to health and social issues such as targeting children. Biographical sketches of key personalities associated with tobacco range from Thomas Edison, who refused to hire anybody who smoked cigarettes, to Jean Nicot, the French Ambassador to Portugal in the mid-1500s, from whose name the word nicotine is derived. This title takes the reader through the myriad of issues that make up the tobacco debate in a clear and unbiased way.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Harold V. Cordry is a professional journalist and editor.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ABC-CLIO
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0874369673
• ISBN 13: 9780874369670
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 419
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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