| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-04-01 | | Series: | The Drug Library | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 10.4 oz |
Publisher's Note Looks at the history of tobacco, discusses the health impact of smoking, and offers advice on how to quit.
Industry Reviews Gr 6-10 A critical presentation that reflects the contemporary view of nicotine, which is now classified as an addictive drug. After a brief history, Monroe describes the tobacco industry, physical effects of tobacco and nicotine, and changing public attitudes, and suggests ways to break the habit. The easy-to-read, well-organized text is documented with footnoted statistics and studies. Important points are highlighted in boxes that do not interfere with the narrative flow. There are a few black-and-white illustrations, mostly showing antismoking posters. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions. There is a long list of organizations with addresses and phone numbers. Facts and figures presented here update books such as Jack Henningfield's Nicotine (Chelsea, 1992). Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY Lopate
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