Ashes to Ashes by Richard Kluger
America's Hundred-Year Cigarette War, the Public Health, and the Unabashed Triumph of Philip Morris
"Ashes to Ashes" is a comprehensive history of the American tobacco industry’s triumphs and tragedies, detailing its successful marketing strategies, along with the legal battles it faced due to the health risks associated with smoking. The book offers an in-depth examination of the rise and fall of the tobacco industry, covering everything from the invention of the cigarette to the lawsuits and settlements that ultimately led to its decline. It also provides a detailed account of the individuals, corporations, and government agencies involved in the industry's saga.
The 9787th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 807
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)