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A History Of Smoking

A History Of Smoking

Corti, Count
England, Paul

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163172618
ISBN13: 9781163172612
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Smoking by Corti, Count is a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, social, and medical history of smoking. The book traces the origins of smoking from ancient times to the modern era, examining the various ways in which smoking has been used for medicinal, religious, and recreational purposes. The author delves into the social and cultural significance of smoking, exploring how it has been used as a symbol of power, rebellion, and identity throughout history. He also examines the economic and political factors that have shaped the tobacco industry, from the rise of tobacco plantations to the modern-day debates over smoking bans and regulations. In addition to exploring the positive and negative effects of smoking on health, the book also examines the ways in which smoking has been portrayed in literature, art, and popular culture. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including medical journals, historical documents, and literary works, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of smoking. Overall, A History of Smoking is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the cultural and social history of tobacco use.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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