Essays from various perspectives help students understand the dangers of teenage smoking, the methods used by the tobacco industry to encourage smoking, and the effectiveness of anti-smoking campaigns.
Presents differing opinions on the addictiveness of tobacco, the responsibility of individual smokers, the health effects of tobacco use, and other related issues.
Presents one reason to quit smoking for each minute of the day--1,440 in all--such as "Tracheotomies," "Wheezing doesn't sound sexy," and "The money you'll save from smoking a pack a day will buy you a $1,000 gift in just one year.".
Presents an A to Z question and answer book about tobacco use and provides facts by the American Cancer Society, information about smoking-related diseases, and discussions on advertisements, addiction, cancer, therapy, and more.
Presents a history of the tobacco industry and smoking, looks at laws related to tobacco, features a biographical listing of significant people in the field, and includes a chronology, a glossary, and a guide to further research.
Describes the history and addictive nature of nicotine use in various forms and its harmful effects, with an emphasis on related psychological disorders.
Presents information on the history of tobacco cultivation and use, attitudes toward smoking, and the effects of nicotine on the human brain and body. Includes resources for further study.
Traces the history of tobacco use in America and addresses the various issues surrounding its use, abuse, distribution, addictive qualities, and advertising strategies.
