Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence by Jordan Goodman
Covers wide chronological period
Good report from Roy Porter
Written by economic historian - first study to use original economic/historical analysis
Tobacco in History
Summary
Explores the historical transformation of tobacco from Amerindian shamanism to global capitalism, from the food of the spirits to the fatal epidemic, from the rough pipe and cigar to the modern day cigarette.
Tobacco in History Summary
Tobacco in History Reviews
`... this is an absobing, and thought-provoking account of story, as yet unfinished.' - Joan Thirk EHR
`Especially interesting on the marketing and politics of tobacco, this is an objective work.' - New Scientist
` ... an ambitious and accomplished survey ... Goodman's study greatly enhances our grasp of the creation of the commodities that dominate the modern world.' - Roy Porter, Times Literary Supplement
`Goodman has written a book that is both history and current affairs, which skilfully weaves together the planters, the slaves, and the multinational corporations.' - J.V. Beckett, Times Higher Education Supplement
` ... very well researched book.' - V.G. Kiernan, Social History of Medicine
`A fascinating read for smokers and non-smokers alike.' - Sunday Times
`An essential read for those who would understand the dilemma caused by smokking's dangers.' - British Medical Journal
` ... a succinct yet ambitiously comprehensive survey of five centuries of nicotine in history. It is addictive reading.' - John Adamson, Sunday Telegraph
Table of Contents
1. What is Tobacco? The Botany, Economics and Chemistry of a Strange Plant 2. Food of the Spirits: Shaminism, Healing and Tobacco in Amerindian Cultures 3. Why Tobacco? Europeans, Forbidden Fruits and the Panacea Gospel 4. Rituals, Fashions and a Medical Discourse: Tobacco Consumption Before the Cigarette 5. The Little White Slaver: Cigarettes, Health and the Hard Sell 6. Wholly Built Upon Smoke: the Impact of Colonialism 7. Tobaccy's King Down Here ... : Planter Culture to 1800 8. A Poor Man's Crop? The Globalization of Tobacco Culture Since 1800 9. To Live By Smoke: Tobacco is Big Business Conclusion 10. To Die by Smoke: Whither Tobacco?
Additional information
GOR008751592
9780415116695
0415116694
Tobacco in History: The Cultures of Dependence by Jordan Goodman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19941020
292
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