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Smoke Screens: The Truth About Tobacco Paperback – 1 Nov. 2008

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This is a comprehensive book that analyses the scientific evidence linking tobacco smoking to disease and premature death, as well as the political motivations that have led to the anti-smoking movement becoming so large. The book explores all aspects of tobacco smoking, including: smoking trends among social classes; detection bias and its impact on diagnosis; and examines in depth the evidence linking smoking to specific diseases; how attitudes towards smoking have changed over time from being used medicinally to being the scourge of society; and how and why tobacco smoking has the negative status it does today. It objectively dissects the politics and science of smoking trends and issues, looking at vital, complex components that are often overlooked. A must-read for smokers and non-smokers alike, Smoke Screens: The Truth About Tobacco is a controversial work that challenges one of the most widely accepted beliefs of our time.

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300 pages
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English
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1 Nov. 2008
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15.2 x 1.91 x 22.9 cm
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1409246701
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978-1409246701
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lulu.com (1 Nov. 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1409246701
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1409246701
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.2 x 1.91 x 22.9 cm

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Vlad

A must read for anyone interested in smoking, science, social engineering

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2015

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This is a very good book for anyone interested in the 'smoking controversy' as it was called some 50-60 years ago. What started as a reasonable scientific inquiry around 1950 - lung cancer rates were in a steep rise in the first half of 20th century which paralleled the rise in cigarette consumption - has evolved into the present day web of junk science, politics, deceit and lies. I can't think of any other example of brainwashing that has been going on for so long, all over the globe, and from the most authoritative sources in the medical and political world. It all started with some very flawed statistical studies - the old saying 'there are lies, damned lies and statistics' comes to mind - that supposedly showed that heavy cigarette smokers were at increased risk of getting lung cancer. Nowadays we're told that even one cigarette a day is bad for you and thousands are dying from passive smoking induced cancers of all sorts. Not only that, but smoking 'causes' almost every illness known to man, from cervical cancer to bladder cancer, from erectile dysfunction to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). How did we get from what almost everyone knows intuitively, that excessive consumption of anything is potentially harmful, therefore excessive cigarette smoking may be harmful to your lungs - think 'smokers' cough' - to the present day bizarre claims that the mainstream media and almost anyone believe without giving it a second thought ? You'll find the answer is in this book.

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Starwalker

Excellent book!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2013

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In addition to blowing away the 'smoke screen' of lies and propaganda about smoking, reading this book is also an education in how to 'unpack' media lies and statistical nonsense designed to befuddle readers or listeners. Very good read.

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sarah filip

Excellent!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2017

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Good read and really clears up some of the lies and scaremongering from anti tobacco,although I'm convinced smoking is not exactly healthy.....I'm not entirely convinced it's as unhealthy as it's made out to be!!

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edward

like it (dont read this as only book on smoking.)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2014

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This book is great as plays the other side always nice to read counter arguements. Would recommed this with cigarette century or golden holicaust

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2013

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A must read book for smokers, non-smokers, and even anti-smokers!
Rich does an amazing job in his efforts to level the playing field by exposing the propaganda, junk science, and downright blatant lies which we're exposed to by the anti-smoking industry on an almost daily basis. A real eye-opener for anyone interested in tobacco, science, junk-science and even politics!

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Seeker

Best book in defence of tobacco

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2012

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Best book in defence of tobacco use period. Goes through all major arguments and studies.....So much to appreciate in this book and its well written..kindle version price is amazing. I have read most published works on the subject and i highly recommended this one for people with open mind....

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Lee Ward

Food for thought

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2014

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Fascinating book which gave a total twist on the usual accepted view that smoking is dreadful and a killer of the masses. Whilst you may disagree with the views presented in the book it does make you think twice about the objectives of anti smoking measures and organisations involved in stopping the spread of tobacco use.

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Stan

Put’s forward a very convincing argument based on medical evidence

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2017

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Really demonstrates how society has been manipulated.

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