Cigarettes
Author | : Tara Parker-Pope |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-13 | : 1565847431 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781565847439 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cigarettes written by Tara Parker-Pope and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of the $350 billion tobacco industry, explaining how tobacco leaves are picked, processed, and packaged; describing the origins of some of the biggest brands and companies; revealing the vital roles the federal government, the entertainment industry, and the military have played in cigarettes' success; and putting arguments over cigarettes and public health in historical context. Includes bandw photos and historical illustrations. Parker-Pope is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR